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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399,492.69, 551,296.63 and 218,204.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399,492.69, 551,296.63 and 218,204.73 is: 301,120.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399,492.69 : 551,296.63 = 218,204.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399,492.69/551,296.63 = 218,204.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399,492.69x = 551,296.63 × 218,204.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399,492.69x = 120,295,532,571.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,295,532,571.82/399,492.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,120.74

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