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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401,673.50, 554,314.88 and 220,382.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401,673.50, 554,314.88 and 220,382.14 is: 304,130.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401,673.50 : 554,314.88 = 220,382.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401,673.50/554,314.88 = 220,382.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401,673.50x = 554,314.88 × 220,382.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401,673.50x = 122,161,099,488.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,161,099,488.24/401,673.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,130.34

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