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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,557.63, 552,770.22 and 219,269.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,557.63, 552,770.22 and 219,269.67 is: 302,592.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,557.63 : 552,770.22 = 219,269.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,557.63/552,770.22 = 219,269.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,557.63x = 552,770.22 × 219,269.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,557.63x = 121,205,744,547.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,205,744,547.49/400,557.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,592.53

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