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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,004.92, 554,767.89 and 220,728.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,004.92, 554,767.89 and 220,728.58 is: 304,606.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,004.92 : 554,767.89 = 220,728.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,004.92/554,767.89 = 220,728.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,004.92x = 554,767.89 × 220,728.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,004.92x = 122,453,126,374.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,453,126,374.64/402,004.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,606.04

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