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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,643.23, 552,866.65 and 219,320.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,643.23, 552,866.65 and 219,320.43 is: 302,650.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,643.23 : 552,866.65 = 219,320.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,643.23/552,866.65 = 219,320.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,643.23x = 552,866.65 × 219,320.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,643.23x = 121,254,950,862.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,254,950,862.36/400,643.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,650.69

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