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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399,254.52, 550,979.58 and 217,974.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399,254.52, 550,979.58 and 217,974.09 is: 300,808.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399,254.52 : 550,979.58 = 217,974.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399,254.52/550,979.58 = 217,974.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399,254.52x = 550,979.58 × 217,974.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399,254.52x = 120,099,272,559.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,099,272,559.08/399,254.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,808.80

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