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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401,982.80, 554,733.92 and 220,697.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401,982.80, 554,733.92 and 220,697.76 is: 304,561.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401,982.80 : 554,733.92 = 220,697.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401,982.80/554,733.92 = 220,697.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401,982.80x = 554,733.92 × 220,697.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401,982.80x = 122,428,533,540.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,428,533,540.02/401,982.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,561.62

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