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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398,827.61, 550,383.83 and 217,543.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398,827.61, 550,383.83 and 217,543.43 is: 300,210.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398,827.61 : 550,383.83 = 217,543.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398,827.61/550,383.83 = 217,543.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398,827.61x = 550,383.83 × 217,543.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398,827.61x = 119,732,386,194.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,732,386,194.74/398,827.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,210.88

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