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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,569.96, 1,345,051.74 and 265,533.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,569.96, 1,345,051.74 and 265,533.16 is: 398,358.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,569.96 : 1,345,051.74 = 265,533.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,569.96/1,345,051.74 = 265,533.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,569.96x = 1,345,051.74 × 265,533.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,569.96x = 357,155,838,885.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,155,838,885.70/896,569.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,358.03

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