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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,338.08, 552,466.26 and 219,051.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,338.08, 552,466.26 and 219,051.20 is: 302,290.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,338.08 : 552,466.26 = 219,051.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,338.08/552,466.26 = 219,051.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,338.08x = 552,466.26 × 219,051.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,338.08x = 121,018,397,212.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,018,397,212.51/400,338.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,290.50

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