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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,159.79, 1,342,726.52 and 221,241.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,159.79, 1,342,726.52 and 221,241.16 is: 331,858.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,159.79 : 1,342,726.52 = 221,241.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,159.79/1,342,726.52 = 221,241.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,159.79x = 1,342,726.52 × 221,241.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,159.79x = 297,066,372,847.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,066,372,847.56/895,159.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,858.49

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