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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,207.76, 1,333,815.06 and 215,287.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,207.76, 1,333,815.06 and 215,287.94 is: 322,932.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,207.76 : 1,333,815.06 = 215,287.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,207.76/1,333,815.06 = 215,287.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,207.76x = 1,333,815.06 × 215,287.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,207.76x = 287,154,296,608.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,154,296,608.38/889,207.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,932.74

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