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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,052.40, 552,063.96 and 218,762.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,052.40, 552,063.96 and 218,762.28 is: 301,887.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,052.40 : 552,063.96 = 218,762.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,052.40/552,063.96 = 218,762.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,052.40x = 552,063.96 × 218,762.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,052.40x = 120,770,770,595.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,770,770,595.43/400,052.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,887.38

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