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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399,016.67, 550,665.27 and 217,731.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399,016.67, 550,665.27 and 217,731.65 is: 300,481.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399,016.67 : 550,665.27 = 217,731.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399,016.67/550,665.27 = 217,731.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399,016.67x = 550,665.27 × 217,731.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399,016.67x = 119,897,255,081.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,897,255,081.47/399,016.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,481.82

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