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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,716, 552,988.08 and 221,879.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,716, 552,988.08 and 221,879.52 is: 306,193.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,716 : 552,988.08 = 221,879.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,716/552,988.08 = 221,879.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,716x = 552,988.08 × 221,879.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,716x = 122,696,729,756.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,696,729,756.12/400,716
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,193.74

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