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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,864.41, 1,334,786.58 and 215,953.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,864.41, 1,334,786.58 and 215,953.11 is: 323,927.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,864.41 : 1,334,786.58 = 215,953.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,864.41/1,334,786.58 = 215,953.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,864.41x = 1,334,786.58 × 215,953.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,864.41x = 288,251,313,137.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,251,313,137.26/889,864.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,927.23

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