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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401,515.85, 554,092.67 and 220,229.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401,515.85, 554,092.67 and 220,229.26 is: 303,916.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401,515.85 : 554,092.67 = 220,229.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401,515.85/554,092.67 = 220,229.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401,515.85x = 554,092.67 × 220,229.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401,515.85x = 122,027,418,685.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,027,418,685.52/401,515.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,916.82

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