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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401,325, 553,825.57 and 220,033.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401,325, 553,825.57 and 220,033.93 is: 303,645.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401,325 : 553,825.57 = 220,033.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401,325/553,825.57 = 220,033.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401,325x = 553,825.57 × 220,033.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401,325x = 121,860,416,701.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,860,416,701.59/401,325
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,645.22

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