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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401,719.64, 554,354.46 and 220,427.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401,719.64, 554,354.46 and 220,427.06 is: 304,179.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401,719.64 : 554,354.46 = 220,427.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401,719.64/554,354.46 = 220,427.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401,719.64x = 554,354.46 × 220,427.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401,719.64x = 122,194,721,043.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,194,721,043.92/401,719.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,179.11

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