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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,024.52, 554,804.40 and 220,748.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,024.52, 554,804.40 and 220,748.14 is: 304,638.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,024.52 : 554,804.40 = 220,748.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,024.52/554,804.40 = 220,748.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,024.52x = 554,804.40 × 220,748.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,024.52x = 122,472,039,363.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,472,039,363.82/402,024.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,638.23

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