Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883,584, 1,325,376 and 218,736
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 883,584, 1,325,376 and 218,736 is: 328,104
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
883,584 : 1,325,376 = 218,736 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
883,584/1,325,376 = 218,736/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
883,584x = 1,325,376 × 218,736 - Step 4: Simplify right side
883,584x = 289,907,444,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 289,907,444,736/883,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 328,104
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