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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399,332.30, 551,079.72 and 218,045.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399,332.30, 551,079.72 and 218,045.79 is: 300,903.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399,332.30 : 551,079.72 = 218,045.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399,332.30/551,079.72 = 218,045.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399,332.30x = 551,079.72 × 218,045.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399,332.30x = 120,160,612,900.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,160,612,900.38/399,332.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,903.82

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