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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,168.49, 1,342,739.52 and 221,249.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,168.49, 1,342,739.52 and 221,249.86 is: 331,871.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,168.49 : 1,342,739.52 = 221,249.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,168.49/1,342,739.52 = 221,249.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,168.49x = 1,342,739.52 × 221,249.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,168.49x = 297,080,927,459.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,080,927,459.62/895,168.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,871.52

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