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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,985.40, 1,333,478.10 and 224,137.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,985.40, 1,333,478.10 and 224,137.40 is: 336,206.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,985.40 : 1,333,478.10 = 224,137.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,985.40/1,333,478.10 = 224,137.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,985.40x = 1,333,478.10 × 224,137.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,985.40x = 298,882,314,290.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,882,314,290.94/888,985.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,206.10

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