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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398,566.68, 550,011 and 217,282.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398,566.68, 550,011 and 217,282.20 is: 299,843.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398,566.68 : 550,011 = 217,282.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398,566.68/550,011 = 217,282.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398,566.68x = 550,011 × 217,282.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398,566.68x = 119,507,600,104.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,507,600,104.20/398,566.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299,843.43

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