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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401,053, 553,453.14 and 222,205

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401,053, 553,453.14 and 222,205 is: 306,642.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401,053 : 553,453.14 = 222,205 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401,053/553,453.14 = 222,205/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401,053x = 553,453.14 × 222,205
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401,053x = 122,980,054,973.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,980,054,973.70/401,053
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,642.90

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