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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894,844.73, 1,342,269.87 and 220,926.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 894,844.73, 1,342,269.87 and 220,926.12 is: 331,389.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894,844.73 : 1,342,269.87 = 220,926.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894,844.73/1,342,269.87 = 220,926.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894,844.73x = 1,342,269.87 × 220,926.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894,844.73x = 296,542,468,510.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,542,468,510.02/894,844.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,389.86

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