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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,199.60, 555,039.97 and 220,915.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,199.60, 555,039.97 and 220,915.73 is: 304,866.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,199.60 : 555,039.97 = 220,915.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,199.60/555,039.97 = 220,915.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,199.60x = 555,039.97 × 220,915.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,199.60x = 122,617,060,151.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,617,060,151.73/402,199.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,866.19

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