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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398,773.28, 550,291.90 and 219,925.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398,773.28, 550,291.90 and 219,925.28 is: 303,488.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398,773.28 : 550,291.90 = 219,925.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398,773.28/550,291.90 = 219,925.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398,773.28x = 550,291.90 × 219,925.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398,773.28x = 121,023,100,189.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,023,100,189.23/398,773.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,488.49

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