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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398,839, 550,397.82 and 219,991

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398,839, 550,397.82 and 219,991 is: 303,587.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398,839 : 550,397.82 = 219,991 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398,839/550,397.82 = 219,991/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398,839x = 550,397.82 × 219,991
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398,839x = 121,082,566,819.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,082,566,819.62/398,839
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,587.58

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