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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396,557.64, 547,253.48 and 215,271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396,557.64, 547,253.48 and 215,271 is: 297,076.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396,557.64 : 547,253.48 = 215,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396,557.64/547,253.48 = 215,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396,557.64x = 547,253.48 × 215,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396,557.64x = 117,807,803,893.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,807,803,893.08/396,557.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,076.12

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