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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401,316.95, 553,811.07 and 220,030.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401,316.95, 553,811.07 and 220,030.44 is: 303,638.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401,316.95 : 553,811.07 = 220,030.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401,316.95/553,811.07 = 220,030.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401,316.95x = 553,811.07 × 220,030.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401,316.95x = 121,855,295,272.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,855,295,272.48/401,316.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,638.55

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