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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399,281.63, 551,010.50 and 217,997.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399,281.63, 551,010.50 and 217,997.70 is: 300,837.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399,281.63 : 551,010.50 = 217,997.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399,281.63/551,010.50 = 217,997.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399,281.63x = 551,010.50 × 217,997.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399,281.63x = 120,119,020,585.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,119,020,585.86/399,281.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,837.84

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