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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,195.82, 555,034.79 and 220,912

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,195.82, 555,034.79 and 220,912 is: 304,861.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,195.82 : 555,034.79 = 220,912 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,195.82/555,034.79 = 220,912/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,195.82x = 555,034.79 × 220,912
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,195.82x = 122,613,845,528.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,613,845,528.48/402,195.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,861.06

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