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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,257.78, 555,119.26 and 220,973.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,257.78, 555,119.26 and 220,973.40 is: 304,945.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,257.78 : 555,119.26 = 220,973.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,257.78/555,119.26 = 220,973.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,257.78x = 555,119.26 × 220,973.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,257.78x = 122,666,590,287.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,666,590,287.68/402,257.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,945.23

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