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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,895.42, 1,343,826.57 and 221,978.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,895.42, 1,343,826.57 and 221,978.36 is: 332,963.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,895.42 : 1,343,826.57 = 221,978.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,895.42/1,343,826.57 = 221,978.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,895.42x = 1,343,826.57 × 221,978.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,895.42x = 298,300,411,413.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,300,411,413.89/895,895.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,963.43

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