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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,513.58, 1,344,967.11 and 265,476.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,513.58, 1,344,967.11 and 265,476.42 is: 398,272.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,513.58 : 1,344,967.11 = 265,476.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,513.58/1,344,967.11 = 265,476.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,513.58x = 1,344,967.11 × 265,476.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,513.58x = 357,057,053,380.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,057,053,380.55/896,513.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,272.89

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