Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,875.80, 1,324,313.70 and 218,027.80
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 882,875.80, 1,324,313.70 and 218,027.80 is: 327,041.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
882,875.80 : 1,324,313.70 = 218,027.80 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
882,875.80/1,324,313.70 = 218,027.80/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
882,875.80x = 1,324,313.70 × 218,027.80 - Step 4: Simplify right side
882,875.80x = 288,737,202,520.86 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 288,737,202,520.86/882,875.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 327,041.70
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