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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,249.99, 555,108.56 and 220,965.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,249.99, 555,108.56 and 220,965.60 is: 304,934.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,249.99 : 555,108.56 = 220,965.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,249.99/555,108.56 = 220,965.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,249.99x = 555,108.56 × 220,965.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,249.99x = 122,659,896,025.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,659,896,025.54/402,249.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,934.49

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