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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,641.59, 552,863.50 and 219,318.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,641.59, 552,863.50 and 219,318.45 is: 302,647.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,641.59 : 552,863.50 = 219,318.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,641.59/552,863.50 = 219,318.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,641.59x = 552,863.50 × 219,318.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,641.59x = 121,253,162,020.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,253,162,020.67/400,641.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,647.47

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