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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399,638.43, 551,511.65 and 218,348.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399,638.43, 551,511.65 and 218,348.89 is: 301,327.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399,638.43 : 551,511.65 = 218,348.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399,638.43/551,511.65 = 218,348.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399,638.43x = 551,511.65 × 218,348.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399,638.43x = 120,421,955,766.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,421,955,766.66/399,638.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,327.27

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