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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399,465.96, 551,250.54 and 218,175

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399,465.96, 551,250.54 and 218,175 is: 301,074.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399,465.96 : 551,250.54 = 218,175 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399,465.96/551,250.54 = 218,175/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399,465.96x = 551,250.54 × 218,175
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399,465.96x = 120,269,086,564.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,269,086,564.50/399,465.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,074.68

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