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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,861.12, 1,334,780.54 and 215,948

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,861.12, 1,334,780.54 and 215,948 is: 323,919.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,861.12 : 1,334,780.54 = 215,948 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,861.12/1,334,780.54 = 215,948/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,861.12x = 1,334,780.54 × 215,948
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,861.12x = 288,243,188,051.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,243,188,051.92/889,861.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,919.30

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