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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,973.70, 1,333,460.55 and 224,125.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,973.70, 1,333,460.55 and 224,125.70 is: 336,188.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,973.70 : 1,333,460.55 = 224,125.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,973.70/1,333,460.55 = 224,125.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,973.70x = 1,333,460.55 × 224,125.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,973.70x = 298,862,779,191.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,862,779,191.14/888,973.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,188.55

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