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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,878.72, 1,345,088.84 and 265,644.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,878.72, 1,345,088.84 and 265,644.91 is: 398,399.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,878.72 : 1,345,088.84 = 265,644.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,878.72/1,345,088.84 = 265,644.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,878.72x = 1,345,088.84 × 265,644.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,878.72x = 357,316,001,145.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,316,001,145.20/896,878.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,399.46

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