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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,485.38, 1,329,728.09 and 221,637.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,485.38, 1,329,728.09 and 221,637.38 is: 332,456.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,485.38 : 1,329,728.09 = 221,637.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,485.38/1,329,728.09 = 221,637.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,485.38x = 1,329,728.09 × 221,637.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,485.38x = 294,717,443,885.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,717,443,885.46/886,485.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,456.07

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