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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,179.19, 555,013.97 and 220,907.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,179.19, 555,013.97 and 220,907.87 is: 304,856.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,179.19 : 555,013.97 = 220,907.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,179.19/555,013.97 = 220,907.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,179.19x = 555,013.97 × 220,907.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,179.19x = 122,606,953,932.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,606,953,932.94/402,179.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,856.53

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