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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401,788.83, 554,466.84 and 220,503.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401,788.83, 554,466.84 and 220,503.69 is: 304,294.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401,788.83 : 554,466.84 = 220,503.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401,788.83/554,466.84 = 220,503.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401,788.83x = 554,466.84 × 220,503.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401,788.83x = 122,261,986,795.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,261,986,795.69/401,788.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,294.14

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