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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,223.62, 555,070.24 and 220,939.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,223.62, 555,070.24 and 220,939.09 is: 304,896.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,223.62 : 555,070.24 = 220,939.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,223.62/555,070.24 = 220,939.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,223.62x = 555,070.24 × 220,939.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,223.62x = 122,636,716,343.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,636,716,343.84/402,223.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,896.85

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