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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401,879.70, 554,613.63 and 220,589.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401,879.70, 554,613.63 and 220,589.70 is: 304,424.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401,879.70 : 554,613.63 = 220,589.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401,879.70/554,613.63 = 220,589.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401,879.70x = 554,613.63 × 220,589.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401,879.70x = 122,342,057,270.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,342,057,270.97/401,879.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,424.57

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