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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,890.12, 1,334,824.06 and 215,977

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,890.12, 1,334,824.06 and 215,977 is: 323,962.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,890.12 : 1,334,824.06 = 215,977 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,890.12/1,334,824.06 = 215,977/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,890.12x = 1,334,824.06 × 215,977
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,890.12x = 288,291,296,006.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,291,296,006.62/889,890.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,962.80

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