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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398,220.77, 549,544.43 and 219,372.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398,220.77, 549,544.43 and 219,372.77 is: 302,734.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398,220.77 : 549,544.43 = 219,372.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398,220.77/549,544.43 = 219,372.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398,220.77x = 549,544.43 × 219,372.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398,220.77x = 120,555,082,750.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,555,082,750.31/398,220.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,734.29

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