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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,324.56, 552,382.92 and 221,442

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,324.56, 552,382.92 and 221,442 is: 305,554.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,324.56 : 552,382.92 = 221,442 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,324.56/552,382.92 = 221,442/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,324.56x = 552,382.92 × 221,442
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,324.56x = 122,320,778,570.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,320,778,570.64/400,324.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,554.02

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