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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399,316.02, 551,051.93 and 218,027.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399,316.02, 551,051.93 and 218,027.39 is: 300,875.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399,316.02 : 551,051.93 = 218,027.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399,316.02/551,051.93 = 218,027.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399,316.02x = 551,051.93 × 218,027.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399,316.02x = 120,144,414,052.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,144,414,052.36/399,316.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,875.52

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