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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,223.38, 555,067.26 and 220,934.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,223.38, 555,067.26 and 220,934.85 is: 304,889.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,223.38 : 555,067.26 = 220,934.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,223.38/555,067.26 = 220,934.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,223.38x = 555,067.26 × 220,934.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,223.38x = 122,633,701,828.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,633,701,828.01/402,223.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,889.54

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