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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,202.62, 555,044.10 and 220,918.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,202.62, 555,044.10 and 220,918.74 is: 304,870.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,202.62 : 555,044.10 = 220,918.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,202.62/555,044.10 = 220,918.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,202.62x = 555,044.10 × 220,918.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,202.62x = 122,619,643,216.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,619,643,216.43/402,202.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,870.32

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