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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,921.15, 1,333,381.73 and 224,073.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,921.15, 1,333,381.73 and 224,073.15 is: 336,109.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,921.15 : 1,333,381.73 = 224,073.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,921.15/1,333,381.73 = 224,073.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,921.15x = 1,333,381.73 × 224,073.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,921.15x = 298,775,043,273.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,775,043,273.18/888,921.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,109.73

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