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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,179.31, 555,014.13 and 220,907.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,179.31, 555,014.13 and 220,907.99 is: 304,856.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,179.31 : 555,014.13 = 220,907.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,179.31/555,014.13 = 220,907.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,179.31x = 555,014.13 × 220,907.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,179.31x = 122,607,056,439.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,607,056,439.03/402,179.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,856.70

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