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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,645.54, 552,869.85 and 219,322.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,645.54, 552,869.85 and 219,322.76 is: 302,653.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,645.54 : 552,869.85 = 219,322.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,645.54/552,869.85 = 219,322.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,645.54x = 552,869.85 × 219,322.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,645.54x = 121,256,941,422.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,256,941,422.79/400,645.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,653.92

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