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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403,971.84, 557,477.39 and 220,210.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403,971.84, 557,477.39 and 220,210.38 is: 303,888.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403,971.84 : 557,477.39 = 220,210.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403,971.84/557,477.39 = 220,210.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403,971.84x = 557,477.39 × 220,210.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403,971.84x = 122,762,308,443.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,762,308,443.83/403,971.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,888.28

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