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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,558.70, 1,337,333.40 and 217,643.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,558.70, 1,337,333.40 and 217,643.56 is: 326,464.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,558.70 : 1,337,333.40 = 217,643.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,558.70/1,337,333.40 = 217,643.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,558.70x = 1,337,333.40 × 217,643.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,558.70x = 291,062,002,082.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,062,002,082.90/891,558.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,464.20

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