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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,945.15, 1,333,417.73 and 224,097.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,945.15, 1,333,417.73 and 224,097.15 is: 336,145.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,945.15 : 1,333,417.73 = 224,097.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,945.15/1,333,417.73 = 224,097.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,945.15x = 1,333,417.73 × 224,097.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,945.15x = 298,815,113,052.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,815,113,052.47/888,945.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,145.73

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