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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,979.70, 1,333,469.55 and 224,131.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,979.70, 1,333,469.55 and 224,131.70 is: 336,197.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,979.70 : 1,333,469.55 = 224,131.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,979.70/1,333,469.55 = 224,131.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,979.70x = 1,333,469.55 × 224,131.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,979.70x = 298,872,797,139.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,872,797,139.74/888,979.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,197.55

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