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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,176.33, 1,342,751.18 and 221,257.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,176.33, 1,342,751.18 and 221,257.59 is: 331,883.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,176.33 : 1,342,751.18 = 221,257.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,176.33/1,342,751.18 = 221,257.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,176.33x = 1,342,751.18 × 221,257.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,176.33x = 297,093,888,950.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,093,888,950.17/895,176.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,883.09

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