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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,183.41, 1,333,778.31 and 215,263.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,183.41, 1,333,778.31 and 215,263.41 is: 322,895.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,183.41 : 1,333,778.31 = 215,263.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,183.41/1,333,778.31 = 215,263.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,183.41x = 1,333,778.31 × 215,263.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,183.41x = 287,113,667,194.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,113,667,194.64/889,183.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,895.89

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