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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399,327.67, 551,094.52 and 218,056.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399,327.67, 551,094.52 and 218,056.43 is: 300,930.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399,327.67 : 551,094.52 = 218,056.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399,327.67/551,094.52 = 218,056.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399,327.67x = 551,094.52 × 218,056.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399,327.67x = 120,169,703,623.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,169,703,623.76/399,327.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,930.07

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