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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399,253.52, 550,978.20 and 217,973.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399,253.52, 550,978.20 and 217,973.09 is: 300,807.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399,253.52 : 550,978.20 = 217,973.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399,253.52/550,978.20 = 217,973.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399,253.52x = 550,978.20 × 217,973.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399,253.52x = 120,098,422,154.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,098,422,154.08/399,253.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,807.42

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