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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,484.50, 1,329,726.75 and 221,636.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,484.50, 1,329,726.75 and 221,636.50 is: 332,454.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,484.50 : 1,329,726.75 = 221,636.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,484.50/1,329,726.75 = 221,636.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,484.50x = 1,329,726.75 × 221,636.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,484.50x = 294,715,982,826.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,715,982,826.38/886,484.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,454.75

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