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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,969.44, 1,345,224.50 and 265,735.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,969.44, 1,345,224.50 and 265,735.64 is: 398,535.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,969.44 : 1,345,224.50 = 265,735.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,969.44/1,345,224.50 = 265,735.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,969.44x = 1,345,224.50 × 265,735.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,969.44x = 357,474,093,451.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,474,093,451.18/896,969.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,535.42

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