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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,220.71, 1,332,318.68 and 214,296.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,220.71, 1,332,318.68 and 214,296.36 is: 321,441.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,220.71 : 1,332,318.68 = 214,296.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,220.71/1,332,318.68 = 214,296.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,220.71x = 1,332,318.68 × 214,296.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,220.71x = 285,511,036,822.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,511,036,822.41/888,220.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,441.55

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