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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399,240.96, 550,952.64 and 220,392.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399,240.96, 550,952.64 and 220,392.96 is: 304,142.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399,240.96 : 550,952.64 = 220,392.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399,240.96/550,952.64 = 220,392.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399,240.96x = 550,952.64 × 220,392.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399,240.96x = 121,426,083,149.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,426,083,149.41/399,240.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,142.35

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