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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,965.70, 1,333,448.55 and 224,117.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,965.70, 1,333,448.55 and 224,117.70 is: 336,176.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,965.70 : 1,333,448.55 = 224,117.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,965.70/1,333,448.55 = 224,117.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,965.70x = 1,333,448.55 × 224,117.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,965.70x = 298,849,422,094.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,849,422,094.34/888,965.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,176.55

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