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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,170.99, 1,342,743.27 and 221,252.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,170.99, 1,342,743.27 and 221,252.37 is: 331,875.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,170.99 : 1,342,743.27 = 221,252.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,170.99/1,342,743.27 = 221,252.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,170.99x = 1,342,743.27 × 221,252.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,170.99x = 297,085,130,789.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,085,130,789.05/895,170.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,875.29

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