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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398,714.51, 550,239.26 and 217,436.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398,714.51, 550,239.26 and 217,436.33 is: 300,069.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398,714.51 : 550,239.26 = 217,436.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398,714.51/550,239.26 = 217,436.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398,714.51x = 550,239.26 × 217,436.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398,714.51x = 119,642,001,477.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,642,001,477.94/398,714.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,069.35

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