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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399,327.87, 551,094.77 and 218,056.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399,327.87, 551,094.77 and 218,056.62 is: 300,930.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399,327.87 : 551,094.77 = 218,056.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399,327.87/551,094.77 = 218,056.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399,327.87x = 551,094.77 × 218,056.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399,327.87x = 120,169,862,845.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,169,862,845.88/399,327.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,930.32

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