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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399,278.98, 551,012.79 and 217,991.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399,278.98, 551,012.79 and 217,991.37 is: 300,832.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399,278.98 : 551,012.79 = 217,991.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399,278.98/551,012.79 = 217,991.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399,278.98x = 551,012.79 × 217,991.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399,278.98x = 120,116,034,228.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,116,034,228.45/399,278.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,832.35

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