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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398,720.51, 550,247.58 and 217,442.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398,720.51, 550,247.58 and 217,442.33 is: 300,077.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398,720.51 : 550,247.58 = 217,442.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398,720.51/550,247.58 = 217,442.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398,720.51x = 550,247.58 × 217,442.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398,720.51x = 119,647,115,872.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,647,115,872.06/398,720.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,077.66

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