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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,972.40, 1,333,458.60 and 224,124.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,972.40, 1,333,458.60 and 224,124.40 is: 336,186.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,972.40 : 1,333,458.60 = 224,124.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,972.40/1,333,458.60 = 224,124.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,972.40x = 1,333,458.60 × 224,124.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,972.40x = 298,860,608,649.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,860,608,649.84/888,972.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,186.60

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