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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,224.52, 555,045.30 and 220,901.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,224.52, 555,045.30 and 220,901.16 is: 304,830.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,224.52 : 555,045.30 = 220,901.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,224.52/555,045.30 = 220,901.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,224.52x = 555,045.30 × 220,901.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,224.52x = 122,610,150,622.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,610,150,622.55/402,224.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,830.12

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