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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399,363.84, 551,118.72 and 220,512

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399,363.84, 551,118.72 and 220,512 is: 304,304.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399,363.84 : 551,118.72 = 220,512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399,363.84/551,118.72 = 220,512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399,363.84x = 551,118.72 × 220,512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399,363.84x = 121,528,291,184.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,528,291,184.64/399,363.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,304.69

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