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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,865.12, 1,334,786.53 and 215,952

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,865.12, 1,334,786.53 and 215,952 is: 323,925.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,865.12 : 1,334,786.53 = 215,952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,865.12/1,334,786.53 = 215,952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,865.12x = 1,334,786.53 × 215,952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,865.12x = 288,249,820,726.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,249,820,726.56/889,865.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,925.29

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