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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,826, 1,327,243.86 and 219,978

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,826, 1,327,243.86 and 219,978 is: 329,968.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,826 : 1,327,243.86 = 219,978 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,826/1,327,243.86 = 219,978/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,826x = 1,327,243.86 × 219,978
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,826x = 291,964,449,835.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,964,449,835.08/884,826
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,968.21

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