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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398,838, 550,396.44 and 219,990

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398,838, 550,396.44 and 219,990 is: 303,586.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398,838 : 550,396.44 = 219,990 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398,838/550,396.44 = 219,990/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398,838x = 550,396.44 × 219,990
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398,838x = 121,081,712,835.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,081,712,835.60/398,838
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,586.20

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