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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,209.02, 555,023.91 and 220,885.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,209.02, 555,023.91 and 220,885.66 is: 304,808.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,209.02 : 555,023.91 = 220,885.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,209.02/555,023.91 = 220,885.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,209.02x = 555,023.91 × 220,885.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,209.02x = 122,596,822,676.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,596,822,676.13/402,209.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,808.74

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