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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401,229, 553,696.02 and 222,381

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401,229, 553,696.02 and 222,381 is: 306,885.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401,229 : 553,696.02 = 222,381 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401,229/553,696.02 = 222,381/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401,229x = 553,696.02 × 222,381
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401,229x = 123,131,474,623.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,131,474,623.62/401,229
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,885.78

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