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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,295.36, 1,333,938.51 and 215,376.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,295.36, 1,333,938.51 and 215,376.64 is: 323,063.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,295.36 : 1,333,938.51 = 215,376.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,295.36/1,333,938.51 = 215,376.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,295.36x = 1,333,938.51 × 215,376.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,295.36x = 287,299,190,915.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,299,190,915.56/889,295.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,063.86

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