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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,492.06, 1,329,738.03 and 221,644.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,492.06, 1,329,738.03 and 221,644.06 is: 332,466.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,492.06 : 1,329,738.03 = 221,644.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,492.06/1,329,738.03 = 221,644.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,492.06x = 1,329,738.03 × 221,644.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,492.06x = 294,728,535,705.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,728,535,705.60/886,492.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,466.07

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