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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,263.91, 555,132.56 and 220,987.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,263.91, 555,132.56 and 220,987.13 is: 304,966.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,263.91 : 555,132.56 = 220,987.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,263.91/555,132.56 = 220,987.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,263.91x = 555,132.56 × 220,987.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,263.91x = 122,677,147,323.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,677,147,323.35/402,263.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,966.82

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