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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,911.61, 1,333,368.06 and 214,993.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,911.61, 1,333,368.06 and 214,993.56 is: 322,490.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,911.61 : 1,333,368.06 = 214,993.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,911.61/1,333,368.06 = 214,993.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,911.61x = 1,333,368.06 × 214,993.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,911.61x = 286,665,550,283.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,665,550,283.71/888,911.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,490.50

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