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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,412.78, 552,569.64 and 219,124.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,412.78, 552,569.64 and 219,124.70 is: 302,392.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,412.78 : 552,569.64 = 219,124.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,412.78/552,569.64 = 219,124.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,412.78x = 552,569.64 × 219,124.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,412.78x = 121,081,656,594.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,081,656,594.11/400,412.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,392.09

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