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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401,510.19, 554,086.79 and 220,223.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401,510.19, 554,086.79 and 220,223.39 is: 303,909.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401,510.19 : 554,086.79 = 220,223.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401,510.19/554,086.79 = 220,223.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401,510.19x = 554,086.79 × 220,223.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401,510.19x = 122,022,871,248.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,022,871,248.02/401,510.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,909.77

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