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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,178.19, 555,012.59 and 220,906.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,178.19, 555,012.59 and 220,906.87 is: 304,855.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,178.19 : 555,012.59 = 220,906.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,178.19/555,012.59 = 220,906.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,178.19x = 555,012.59 × 220,906.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,178.19x = 122,606,091,575.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,606,091,575.43/402,178.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,855.15

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