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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,274.44, 1,332,399.24 and 214,350.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,274.44, 1,332,399.24 and 214,350.12 is: 321,522.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,274.44 : 1,332,399.24 = 214,350.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,274.44/1,332,399.24 = 214,350.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,274.44x = 1,332,399.24 × 214,350.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,274.44x = 285,599,936,981.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,599,936,981.91/888,274.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321,522.18

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