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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399,427.39, 551,212.86 and 218,136.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399,427.39, 551,212.86 and 218,136.03 is: 301,029.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399,427.39 : 551,212.86 = 218,136.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399,427.39/551,212.86 = 218,136.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399,427.39x = 551,212.86 × 218,136.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399,427.39x = 120,239,384,965.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,239,384,965.35/399,427.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,029.39

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