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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401,358.52, 553,881.18 and 220,087

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401,358.52, 553,881.18 and 220,087 is: 303,723.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401,358.52 : 553,881.18 = 220,087 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401,358.52/553,881.18 = 220,087/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401,358.52x = 553,881.18 × 220,087
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401,358.52x = 121,902,047,262.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,902,047,262.66/401,358.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,723.58

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