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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,718.81, 552,991.94 and 219,441.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,718.81, 552,991.94 and 219,441.82 is: 302,829.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,718.81 : 552,991.94 = 219,441.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,718.81/552,991.94 = 219,441.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,718.81x = 552,991.94 × 219,441.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,718.81x = 121,349,556,102.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,349,556,102.15/400,718.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,829.70

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