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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,051.51, 554,805.89 and 220,762.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,051.51, 554,805.89 and 220,762.58 is: 304,638.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,051.51 : 554,805.89 = 220,762.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,051.51/554,805.89 = 220,762.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,051.51x = 554,805.89 × 220,762.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,051.51x = 122,480,376,625.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,480,376,625.61/402,051.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,638.52

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