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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401,996.60, 554,730.44 and 220,707.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401,996.60, 554,730.44 and 220,707.50 is: 304,562.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401,996.60 : 554,730.44 = 220,707.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401,996.60/554,730.44 = 220,707.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401,996.60x = 554,730.44 × 220,707.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401,996.60x = 122,433,168,869.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,433,168,869.59/401,996.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,562.70

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