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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,817.75, 1,327,231.49 and 219,969.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,817.75, 1,327,231.49 and 219,969.75 is: 329,955.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,817.75 : 1,327,231.49 = 219,969.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,817.75/1,327,231.49 = 219,969.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,817.75x = 1,327,231.49 × 219,969.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,817.75x = 291,950,777,947.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,950,777,947.58/884,817.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,955.83

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