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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,220.21, 1,332,317.93 and 214,295.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,220.21, 1,332,317.93 and 214,295.85 is: 321,440.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,220.21 : 1,332,317.93 = 214,295.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,220.21/1,332,317.93 = 214,295.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,220.21x = 1,332,317.93 × 214,295.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,220.21x = 285,510,207,462.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,510,207,462.03/888,220.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,440.79

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