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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399,312.67, 551,035.71 and 218,032.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399,312.67, 551,035.71 and 218,032.24 is: 300,875.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399,312.67 : 551,035.71 = 218,032.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399,312.67/551,035.71 = 218,032.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399,312.67x = 551,035.71 × 218,032.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399,312.67x = 120,143,550,171.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,143,550,171.29/399,312.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,875.88

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