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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,261.78, 555,124.78 and 220,977.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,261.78, 555,124.78 and 220,977.40 is: 304,950.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,261.78 : 555,124.78 = 220,977.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,261.78/555,124.78 = 220,977.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,261.78x = 555,124.78 × 220,977.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,261.78x = 122,670,030,559.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,670,030,559.97/402,261.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,950.75

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