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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,246.86, 555,102.99 and 220,952.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,246.86, 555,102.99 and 220,952.79 is: 304,916.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,246.86 : 555,102.99 = 220,952.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,246.86/555,102.99 = 220,952.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,246.86x = 555,102.99 × 220,952.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,246.86x = 122,651,554,377.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,651,554,377.84/402,246.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,916.13

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