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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,171.33, 1,342,743.79 and 221,252.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,171.33, 1,342,743.79 and 221,252.70 is: 331,875.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,171.33 : 1,342,743.79 = 221,252.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,171.33/1,342,743.79 = 221,252.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,171.33x = 1,342,743.79 × 221,252.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,171.33x = 297,085,687,839.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,085,687,839.47/895,171.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,875.78

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