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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403,838.78, 557,311.51 and 220,092.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403,838.78, 557,311.51 and 220,092.68 is: 303,735.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403,838.78 : 557,311.51 = 220,092.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403,838.78/557,311.51 = 220,092.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403,838.78x = 557,311.51 × 220,092.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403,838.78x = 122,660,181,126.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,660,181,126.24/403,838.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,735.52

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