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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,999.40, 1,333,499.10 and 224,151.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,999.40, 1,333,499.10 and 224,151.40 is: 336,227.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,999.40 : 1,333,499.10 = 224,151.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,999.40/1,333,499.10 = 224,151.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,999.40x = 1,333,499.10 × 224,151.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,999.40x = 298,905,690,163.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,905,690,163.74/888,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,227.10

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