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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401,739.78, 554,400.55 and 220,463.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401,739.78, 554,400.55 and 220,463.09 is: 304,238.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401,739.78 : 554,400.55 = 220,463.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401,739.78/554,400.55 = 220,463.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401,739.78x = 554,400.55 × 220,463.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401,739.78x = 122,224,859,492.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,224,859,492.53/401,739.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,238.88

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