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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399,513, 551,327.94 and 220,676.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399,513, 551,327.94 and 220,676.52 is: 304,533.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399,513 : 551,327.94 = 220,676.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399,513/551,327.94 = 220,676.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399,513x = 551,327.94 × 220,676.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399,513x = 121,665,131,177.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,665,131,177.97/399,513
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,533.60

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