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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,483.50, 1,329,725.28 and 221,635.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,483.50, 1,329,725.28 and 221,635.50 is: 332,453.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,483.50 : 1,329,725.28 = 221,635.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,483.50/1,329,725.28 = 221,635.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,483.50x = 1,329,725.28 × 221,635.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,483.50x = 294,714,327,295.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,714,327,295.44/886,483.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,453.26

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