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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,942.80, 1,324,414.20 and 218,094.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,942.80, 1,324,414.20 and 218,094.80 is: 327,142.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,942.80 : 1,324,414.20 = 218,094.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,942.80/1,324,414.20 = 218,094.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,942.80x = 1,324,414.20 × 218,094.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,942.80x = 288,847,850,066.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,847,850,066.16/882,942.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,142.20

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