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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,275.78, 555,144.10 and 220,991.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,275.78, 555,144.10 and 220,991.40 is: 304,970.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,275.78 : 555,144.10 = 220,991.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,275.78/555,144.10 = 220,991.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,275.78x = 555,144.10 × 220,991.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,275.78x = 122,682,071,860.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,682,071,860.74/402,275.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,970.07

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