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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,838, 1,327,262.04 and 219,990

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,838, 1,327,262.04 and 219,990 is: 329,986.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,838 : 1,327,262.04 = 219,990 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,838/1,327,262.04 = 219,990/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,838x = 1,327,262.04 × 219,990
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,838x = 291,984,376,179.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,984,376,179.60/884,838
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,986.25

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