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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,057.40, 552,070.86 and 218,767.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,057.40, 552,070.86 and 218,767.28 is: 301,894.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,057.40 : 552,070.86 = 218,767.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,057.40/552,070.86 = 218,767.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,057.40x = 552,070.86 × 218,767.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,057.40x = 120,775,040,409.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,775,040,409.46/400,057.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,894.28

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