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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,491.56, 1,329,737.28 and 221,643.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,491.56, 1,329,737.28 and 221,643.56 is: 332,465.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,491.56 : 1,329,737.28 = 221,643.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,491.56/1,329,737.28 = 221,643.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,491.56x = 1,329,737.28 × 221,643.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,491.56x = 294,727,704,603.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,727,704,603.92/886,491.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,465.32

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