Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,087.36, 554,859 and 220,764
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 402,087.36, 554,859 and 220,764 is: 304,642.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
402,087.36 : 554,859 = 220,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
402,087.36/554,859 = 220,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
402,087.36x = 554,859 × 220,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
402,087.36x = 122,492,892,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,492,892,276/402,087.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 304,642.48
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