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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401,587.67, 554,198.36 and 220,308.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401,587.67, 554,198.36 and 220,308.86 is: 304,030.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401,587.67 : 554,198.36 = 220,308.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401,587.67/554,198.36 = 220,308.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401,587.67x = 554,198.36 × 220,308.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401,587.67x = 122,094,809,189.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,094,809,189.42/401,587.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,030.27

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