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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,170.83, 1,342,743.04 and 221,252.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,170.83, 1,342,743.04 and 221,252.20 is: 331,875.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,170.83 : 1,342,743.04 = 221,252.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,170.83/1,342,743.04 = 221,252.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,170.83x = 1,342,743.04 × 221,252.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,170.83x = 297,084,852,345.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,084,852,345.14/895,170.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,875.04

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