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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401,586.93, 554,180.31 and 220,297.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401,586.93, 554,180.31 and 220,297.23 is: 304,004.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401,586.93 : 554,180.31 = 220,297.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401,586.93/554,180.31 = 220,297.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401,586.93x = 554,180.31 × 220,297.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401,586.93x = 122,084,387,213.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,084,387,213.54/401,586.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,004.88

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