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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,817.50, 1,333,226.25 and 223,969.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,817.50, 1,333,226.25 and 223,969.50 is: 335,954.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,817.50 : 1,333,226.25 = 223,969.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,817.50/1,333,226.25 = 223,969.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,817.50x = 1,333,226.25 × 223,969.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,817.50x = 298,602,016,599.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,602,016,599.38/888,817.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,954.25

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