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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399,168.36, 550,868.58 and 217,892.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399,168.36, 550,868.58 and 217,892.52 is: 300,700.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399,168.36 : 550,868.58 = 217,892.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399,168.36/550,868.58 = 217,892.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399,168.36x = 550,868.58 × 217,892.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399,168.36x = 120,030,143,085.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,030,143,085.02/399,168.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,700.54

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