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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,492.75, 1,329,739.13 and 221,644.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,492.75, 1,329,739.13 and 221,644.75 is: 332,467.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,492.75 : 1,329,739.13 = 221,644.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,492.75/1,329,739.13 = 221,644.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,492.75x = 1,329,739.13 × 221,644.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,492.75x = 294,729,697,034.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,729,697,034.07/886,492.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,467.13

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