Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881,872, 1,322,808 and 217,024
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 881,872, 1,322,808 and 217,024 is: 325,536
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
881,872 : 1,322,808 = 217,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
881,872/1,322,808 = 217,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
881,872x = 1,322,808 × 217,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
881,872x = 287,081,083,392 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 287,081,083,392/881,872 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 325,536
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