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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401,604.89, 554,216.78 and 220,333.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401,604.89, 554,216.78 and 220,333.57 is: 304,061.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401,604.89 : 554,216.78 = 220,333.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401,604.89/554,216.78 = 220,333.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401,604.89x = 554,216.78 × 220,333.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401,604.89x = 122,112,560,856.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,112,560,856.60/401,604.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,061.44

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