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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,484, 1,329,726.03 and 221,636

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,484, 1,329,726.03 and 221,636 is: 332,454.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,484 : 1,329,726.03 = 221,636 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,484/1,329,726.03 = 221,636/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,484x = 1,329,726.03 × 221,636
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,484x = 294,715,158,385.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,715,158,385.08/886,484
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,454.01

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