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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,863.12, 1,334,783.54 and 215,950

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,863.12, 1,334,783.54 and 215,950 is: 323,922.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,863.12 : 1,334,783.54 = 215,950 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,863.12/1,334,783.54 = 215,950/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,863.12x = 1,334,783.54 × 215,950
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,863.12x = 288,246,505,463
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,246,505,463/889,863.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,922.30

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