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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401,571.92, 554,174.40 and 220,272

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401,571.92, 554,174.40 and 220,272 is: 303,978.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401,571.92 : 554,174.40 = 220,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401,571.92/554,174.40 = 220,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401,571.92x = 554,174.40 × 220,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401,571.92x = 122,069,103,436.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,069,103,436.80/401,571.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,978.19

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