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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399,242.25, 550,955.18 and 217,954.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399,242.25, 550,955.18 and 217,954.19 is: 300,777.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399,242.25 : 550,955.18 = 217,954.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399,242.25/550,955.18 = 217,954.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399,242.25x = 550,955.18 × 217,954.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399,242.25x = 120,082,991,905.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,082,991,905.48/399,242.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,777.26

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