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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,489, 1,329,733.50 and 221,641

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,489, 1,329,733.50 and 221,641 is: 332,461.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,489 : 1,329,733.50 = 221,641 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,489/1,329,733.50 = 221,641/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,489x = 1,329,733.50 × 221,641
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,489x = 294,723,462,673.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,723,462,673.50/886,489
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,461.50

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