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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,250.71, 1,332,363.75 and 214,326.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,250.71, 1,332,363.75 and 214,326.39 is: 321,486.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,250.71 : 1,332,363.75 = 214,326.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,250.71/1,332,363.75 = 214,326.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,250.71x = 1,332,363.75 × 214,326.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,250.71x = 285,560,712,704.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,560,712,704.36/888,250.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,486.61

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