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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404,729.01, 558,517.16 and 220,961.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404,729.01, 558,517.16 and 220,961.30 is: 304,921.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404,729.01 : 558,517.16 = 220,961.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404,729.01/558,517.16 = 220,961.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404,729.01x = 558,517.16 × 220,961.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404,729.01x = 123,410,673,848.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,410,673,848.52/404,729.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,921.74

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