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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,965.40, 1,333,448.10 and 224,117.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,965.40, 1,333,448.10 and 224,117.40 is: 336,176.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,965.40 : 1,333,448.10 = 224,117.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,965.40/1,333,448.10 = 224,117.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,965.40x = 1,333,448.10 × 224,117.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,965.40x = 298,848,921,206.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,848,921,206.94/888,965.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,176.10

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