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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,672.88, 552,926.55 and 219,381.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,672.88, 552,926.55 and 219,381.51 is: 302,745.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,672.88 : 552,926.55 = 219,381.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,672.88/552,926.55 = 219,381.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,672.88x = 552,926.55 × 219,381.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,672.88x = 121,301,864,354.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,301,864,354.25/400,672.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,745.38

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