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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,577.20, 1,326,865.80 and 219,729.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,577.20, 1,326,865.80 and 219,729.20 is: 329,593.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,577.20 : 1,326,865.80 = 219,729.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,577.20/1,326,865.80 = 219,729.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,577.20x = 1,326,865.80 × 219,729.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,577.20x = 291,551,160,741.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,551,160,741.36/884,577.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,593.80

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