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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399,241.96, 550,954.02 and 220,393.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399,241.96, 550,954.02 and 220,393.96 is: 304,143.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399,241.96 : 550,954.02 = 220,393.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399,241.96/550,954.02 = 220,393.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399,241.96x = 550,954.02 × 220,393.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399,241.96x = 121,426,938,245.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,426,938,245.72/399,241.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,143.73

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