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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,891.12, 1,334,825.56 and 215,978

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,891.12, 1,334,825.56 and 215,978 is: 323,964.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,891.12 : 1,334,825.56 = 215,978 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,891.12/1,334,825.56 = 215,978/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,891.12x = 1,334,825.56 × 215,978
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,891.12x = 288,292,954,797.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,292,954,797.68/889,891.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,964.30

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