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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399,327.26, 551,093.90 and 218,056.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399,327.26, 551,093.90 and 218,056.01 is: 300,929.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399,327.26 : 551,093.90 = 218,056.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399,327.26/551,093.90 = 218,056.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399,327.26x = 551,093.90 × 218,056.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399,327.26x = 120,169,333,123.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,169,333,123.59/399,327.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,929.45

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