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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,843.16, 1,334,753.48 and 215,930

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,843.16, 1,334,753.48 and 215,930 is: 323,892.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,843.16 : 1,334,753.48 = 215,930 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,843.16/1,334,753.48 = 215,930/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,843.16x = 1,334,753.48 × 215,930
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,843.16x = 288,213,318,936.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,213,318,936.40/889,843.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,892.27

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