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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,710.92, 552,987.87 and 219,419.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,710.92, 552,987.87 and 219,419.96 is: 302,803.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,710.92 : 552,987.87 = 219,419.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,710.92/552,987.87 = 219,419.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,710.92x = 552,987.87 × 219,419.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,710.92x = 121,336,576,315.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,336,576,315.89/400,710.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,803.27

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