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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,170.99, 554,995.63 and 220,887.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,170.99, 554,995.63 and 220,887.82 is: 304,825.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,170.99 : 554,995.63 = 220,887.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,170.99/554,995.63 = 220,887.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,170.99x = 554,995.63 × 220,887.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,170.99x = 122,591,775,790.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,591,775,790.08/402,170.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,825.01

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