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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,808, 1,327,216.86 and 219,960

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,808, 1,327,216.86 and 219,960 is: 329,941.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,808 : 1,327,216.86 = 219,960 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,808/1,327,216.86 = 219,960/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,808x = 1,327,216.86 × 219,960
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,808x = 291,934,620,525.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,934,620,525.60/884,808
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,941.21

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