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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398,161, 549,462.18 and 219,313

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398,161, 549,462.18 and 219,313 is: 302,651.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398,161 : 549,462.18 = 219,313 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398,161/549,462.18 = 219,313/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398,161x = 549,462.18 × 219,313
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398,161x = 120,504,199,082.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,504,199,082.34/398,161
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,651.94

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