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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,820, 1,327,234.86 and 219,972

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,820, 1,327,234.86 and 219,972 is: 329,959.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,820 : 1,327,234.86 = 219,972 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,820/1,327,234.86 = 219,972/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,820x = 1,327,234.86 × 219,972
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,820x = 291,954,506,623.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,954,506,623.92/884,820
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,959.21

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