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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,745.96, 1,345,315.74 and 265,709.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,745.96, 1,345,315.74 and 265,709.16 is: 398,622.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,745.96 : 1,345,315.74 = 265,709.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,745.96/1,345,315.74 = 265,709.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,745.96x = 1,345,315.74 × 265,709.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,745.96x = 357,462,715,210.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,462,715,210.18/896,745.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,622.05

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