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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,124.87, 1,342,674.15 and 221,206.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,124.87, 1,342,674.15 and 221,206.15 is: 331,805.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,124.87 : 1,342,674.15 = 221,206.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,124.87/1,342,674.15 = 221,206.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,124.87x = 1,342,674.15 × 221,206.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,124.87x = 297,007,781,933.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,007,781,933.89/895,124.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,805.98

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