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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,971.70, 1,333,457.55 and 224,123.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,971.70, 1,333,457.55 and 224,123.70 is: 336,185.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,971.70 : 1,333,457.55 = 224,123.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,971.70/1,333,457.55 = 224,123.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,971.70x = 1,333,457.55 × 224,123.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,971.70x = 298,859,439,898.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,859,439,898.94/888,971.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,185.55

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