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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,865.89, 1,337,843.79 and 252,215.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,865.89, 1,337,843.79 and 252,215.62 is: 378,336.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,865.89 : 1,337,843.79 = 252,215.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,865.89/1,337,843.79 = 252,215.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,865.89x = 1,337,843.79 × 252,215.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,865.89x = 337,425,097,613.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,425,097,613.39/891,865.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,336.14

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