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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,159.29, 1,342,725.77 and 221,240.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,159.29, 1,342,725.77 and 221,240.66 is: 331,857.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,159.29 : 1,342,725.77 = 221,240.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,159.29/1,342,725.77 = 221,240.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,159.29x = 1,342,725.77 × 221,240.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,159.29x = 297,065,535,553.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,065,535,553.81/895,159.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,857.74

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