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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,927.15, 1,333,390.73 and 224,079.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,927.15, 1,333,390.73 and 224,079.15 is: 336,118.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,927.15 : 1,333,390.73 = 224,079.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,927.15/1,333,390.73 = 224,079.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,927.15x = 1,333,390.73 × 224,079.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,927.15x = 298,785,061,396.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,785,061,396.28/888,927.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,118.73

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