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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,094.46, 1,333,641.76 and 215,175.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,094.46, 1,333,641.76 and 215,175.88 is: 322,763.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,094.46 : 1,333,641.76 = 215,175.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,094.46/1,333,641.76 = 215,175.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,094.46x = 1,333,641.76 × 215,175.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,094.46x = 286,967,539,312.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,967,539,312.75/889,094.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,763.84

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