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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892,972, 1,339,438.56 and 219,056.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892,972, 1,339,438.56 and 219,056.50 is: 328,579.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892,972 : 1,339,438.56 = 219,056.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892,972/1,339,438.56 = 219,056.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892,972x = 1,339,438.56 × 219,056.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892,972x = 293,412,722,918.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,412,722,918.64/892,972
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,579.98

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