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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,927.90, 1,333,391.85 and 224,079.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,927.90, 1,333,391.85 and 224,079.90 is: 336,119.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,927.90 : 1,333,391.85 = 224,079.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,927.90/1,333,391.85 = 224,079.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,927.90x = 1,333,391.85 × 224,079.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,927.90x = 298,786,312,408.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,786,312,408.82/888,927.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,119.85

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