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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,961.20, 1,333,441.80 and 224,113.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,961.20, 1,333,441.80 and 224,113.20 is: 336,169.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,961.20 : 1,333,441.80 = 224,113.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,961.20/1,333,441.80 = 224,113.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,961.20x = 1,333,441.80 × 224,113.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,961.20x = 298,841,908,811.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,841,908,811.76/888,961.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,169.80

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