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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,853.72, 1,334,770.55 and 215,942.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,853.72, 1,334,770.55 and 215,942.42 is: 323,911.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,853.72 : 1,334,770.55 = 215,942.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,853.72/1,334,770.55 = 215,942.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,853.72x = 1,334,770.55 × 215,942.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,853.72x = 288,233,585,778.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,233,585,778.73/889,853.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,911.20

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