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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,179.77, 1,333,773.07 and 215,260.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,179.77, 1,333,773.07 and 215,260.01 is: 322,890.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,179.77 : 1,333,773.07 = 215,260.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,179.77/1,333,773.07 = 215,260.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,179.77x = 1,333,773.07 × 215,260.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,179.77x = 287,108,002,180.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,108,002,180.56/889,179.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,890.84

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