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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,254.20, 555,114.42 and 220,969.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,254.20, 555,114.42 and 220,969.80 is: 304,940.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,254.20 : 555,114.42 = 220,969.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,254.20/555,114.42 = 220,969.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,254.20x = 555,114.42 × 220,969.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,254.20x = 122,663,522,364.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,663,522,364.52/402,254.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,940.31

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