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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,226.49, 1,332,327.35 and 214,302.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,226.49, 1,332,327.35 and 214,302.14 is: 321,450.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,226.49 : 1,332,327.35 = 214,302.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,226.49/1,332,327.35 = 214,302.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,226.49x = 1,332,327.35 × 214,302.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,226.49x = 285,520,594,552.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,520,594,552.38/888,226.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,450.21

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