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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,158, 1,333,740.42 and 215,238.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,158, 1,333,740.42 and 215,238.20 is: 322,858.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,158 : 1,333,740.42 = 215,238.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,158/1,333,740.42 = 215,238.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,158x = 1,333,740.42 × 215,238.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,158x = 287,071,887,268.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,071,887,268.04/889,158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,858.13

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