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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,908.33, 1,334,848.35 and 215,995.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,908.33, 1,334,848.35 and 215,995.20 is: 323,989.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,908.33 : 1,334,848.35 = 215,995.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,908.33/1,334,848.35 = 215,995.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,908.33x = 1,334,848.35 × 215,995.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,908.33x = 288,320,836,327.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,320,836,327.92/889,908.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,989.37

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