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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399,369, 551,130.17 and 218,081.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399,369, 551,130.17 and 218,081.28 is: 300,952.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399,369 : 551,130.17 = 218,081.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399,369/551,130.17 = 218,081.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399,369x = 551,130.17 × 218,081.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399,369x = 120,191,172,920.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,191,172,920.22/399,369
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,952.69

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