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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399,247.59, 550,970.01 and 217,967.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399,247.59, 550,970.01 and 217,967.16 is: 300,799.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399,247.59 : 550,970.01 = 217,967.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399,247.59/550,970.01 = 217,967.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399,247.59x = 550,970.01 × 217,967.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399,247.59x = 120,093,368,324.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,093,368,324.87/399,247.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,799.23

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