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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,173.83, 1,342,747.42 and 221,255.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,173.83, 1,342,747.42 and 221,255.09 is: 331,879.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,173.83 : 1,342,747.42 = 221,255.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,173.83/1,342,747.42 = 221,255.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,173.83x = 1,342,747.42 × 221,255.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,173.83x = 297,089,701,259.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,089,701,259.37/895,173.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,879.34

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