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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,827, 1,327,245.36 and 219,979

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,827, 1,327,245.36 and 219,979 is: 329,969.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,827 : 1,327,245.36 = 219,979 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,827/1,327,245.36 = 219,979/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,827x = 1,327,245.36 × 219,979
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,827x = 291,966,107,047.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,966,107,047.44/884,827
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,969.71

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