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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,177.94, 555,012.23 and 220,906.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,177.94, 555,012.23 and 220,906.62 is: 304,854.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,177.94 : 555,012.23 = 220,906.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,177.94/555,012.23 = 220,906.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,177.94x = 555,012.23 × 220,906.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,177.94x = 122,605,875,787.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,605,875,787.96/402,177.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,854.80

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