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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399,283.68, 551,007.72 and 217,994.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399,283.68, 551,007.72 and 217,994.04 is: 300,829.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399,283.68 : 551,007.72 = 217,994.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399,283.68/551,007.72 = 217,994.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399,283.68x = 551,007.72 × 217,994.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399,283.68x = 120,116,398,953.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,116,398,953.99/399,283.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,829.72

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