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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,611.78, 552,844.38 and 219,335.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,611.78, 552,844.38 and 219,335.22 is: 302,682.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,611.78 : 552,844.38 = 219,335.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,611.78/552,844.38 = 219,335.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,611.78x = 552,844.38 × 219,335.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,611.78x = 121,258,244,535.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,258,244,535.57/400,611.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,682.67

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