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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,222.74, 1,332,321.73 and 214,298.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,222.74, 1,332,321.73 and 214,298.38 is: 321,444.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,222.74 : 1,332,321.73 = 214,298.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,222.74/1,332,321.73 = 214,298.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,222.74x = 1,332,321.73 × 214,298.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,222.74x = 285,514,393,555.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,514,393,555.98/888,222.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,444.59

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