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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,184.12, 1,333,779.41 and 215,264.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,184.12, 1,333,779.41 and 215,264.18 is: 322,897.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,184.12 : 1,333,779.41 = 215,264.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,184.12/1,333,779.41 = 215,264.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,184.12x = 1,333,779.41 × 215,264.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,184.12x = 287,114,934,867.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,114,934,867.14/889,184.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,897.06

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