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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396,991.58, 547,841.72 and 215,706.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396,991.58, 547,841.72 and 215,706.28 is: 297,671.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396,991.58 : 547,841.72 = 215,706.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396,991.58/547,841.72 = 215,706.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396,991.58x = 547,841.72 × 215,706.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396,991.58x = 118,172,899,450.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,172,899,450.00/396,991.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,671.05

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