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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399,244.44, 550,965.67 and 217,964.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399,244.44, 550,965.67 and 217,964.01 is: 300,794.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399,244.44 : 550,965.67 = 217,964.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399,244.44/550,965.67 = 217,964.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399,244.44x = 550,965.67 × 217,964.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399,244.44x = 120,090,688,939.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,090,688,939.77/399,244.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,794.89

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