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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,486.86, 1,331,230.21 and 213,568.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,486.86, 1,331,230.21 and 213,568.25 is: 320,352.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,486.86 : 1,331,230.21 = 213,568.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,486.86/1,331,230.21 = 213,568.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,486.86x = 1,331,230.21 × 213,568.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,486.86x = 284,308,499,106.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,308,499,106.76/887,486.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,352.35

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