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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401,993.70, 554,753.79 and 220,713.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401,993.70, 554,753.79 and 220,713.54 is: 304,586.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401,993.70 : 554,753.79 = 220,713.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401,993.70/554,753.79 = 220,713.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401,993.70x = 554,753.79 × 220,713.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401,993.70x = 122,441,672,819.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,441,672,819.32/401,993.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,586.05

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