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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 895,912.96, 1,343,852.82 and 221,995.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 895,912.96, 1,343,852.82 and 221,995.84 is: 332,989.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    895,912.96 : 1,343,852.82 = 221,995.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    895,912.96/1,343,852.82 = 221,995.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    895,912.96x = 1,343,852.82 × 221,995.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    895,912.96x = 298,329,735,612.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,329,735,612.27/895,912.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,989.64

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