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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398,797.78, 550,325.70 and 219,949.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398,797.78, 550,325.70 and 219,949.78 is: 303,522.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398,797.78 : 550,325.70 = 219,949.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398,797.78/550,325.70 = 219,949.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398,797.78x = 550,325.70 × 219,949.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398,797.78x = 121,044,016,643.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,044,016,643.35/398,797.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,522.29

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