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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,160.73, 1,333,744.57 and 215,240.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,160.73, 1,333,744.57 and 215,240.93 is: 322,862.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,160.73 : 1,333,744.57 = 215,240.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,160.73/1,333,744.57 = 215,240.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,160.73x = 1,333,744.57 × 215,240.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,160.73x = 287,076,425,555.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,076,425,555.18/889,160.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,862.24

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