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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,881.18, 553,192.40 and 219,557

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,881.18, 553,192.40 and 219,557 is: 302,975.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,881.18 : 553,192.40 = 219,557 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,881.18/553,192.40 = 219,557/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,881.18x = 553,192.40 × 219,557
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,881.18x = 121,457,263,766.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,457,263,766.80/400,881.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,975.72

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