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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,240.25, 1,332,347.99 and 214,315.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,240.25, 1,332,347.99 and 214,315.89 is: 321,470.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,240.25 : 1,332,347.99 = 214,315.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,240.25/1,332,347.99 = 214,315.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,240.25x = 1,332,347.99 × 214,315.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,240.25x = 285,543,347,898.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,543,347,898.66/888,240.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,470.85

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