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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398,088.04, 549,357.67 and 216,803

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398,088.04, 549,357.67 and 216,803 is: 299,186.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398,088.04 : 549,357.67 = 216,803 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398,088.04/549,357.67 = 216,803/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398,088.04x = 549,357.67 × 216,803
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398,088.04x = 119,102,390,387.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,102,390,387.00/398,088.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,186.06

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