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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,825.58, 1,345,243.22 and 265,744.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,825.58, 1,345,243.22 and 265,744.86 is: 398,618.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,825.58 : 1,345,243.22 = 265,744.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,825.58/1,345,243.22 = 265,744.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,825.58x = 1,345,243.22 × 265,744.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,825.58x = 357,491,471,164.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,491,471,164.85/896,825.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,618.73

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