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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401,990.84, 554,748.32 and 220,714.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401,990.84, 554,748.32 and 220,714.44 is: 304,586.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401,990.84 : 554,748.32 = 220,714.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401,990.84/554,748.32 = 220,714.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401,990.84x = 554,748.32 × 220,714.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401,990.84x = 122,440,964,789.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,440,964,789.74/401,990.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,586.45

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