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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,244.32, 1,332,354.96 and 214,319.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,244.32, 1,332,354.96 and 214,319.94 is: 321,477.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,244.32 : 1,332,354.96 = 214,319.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,244.32/1,332,354.96 = 214,319.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,244.32x = 1,332,354.96 × 214,319.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,244.32x = 285,550,235,085.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,550,235,085.90/888,244.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,477.13

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