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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401,869.10, 554,586.51 and 220,597.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401,869.10, 554,586.51 and 220,597.89 is: 304,429.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401,869.10 : 554,586.51 = 220,597.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401,869.10/554,586.51 = 220,597.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401,869.10x = 554,586.51 × 220,597.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401,869.10x = 122,340,612,676.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,340,612,676.01/401,869.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,429.01

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