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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,274.26, 555,136.40 and 218,511.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,274.26, 555,136.40 and 218,511.36 is: 301,544.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,274.26 : 555,136.40 = 218,511.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,274.26/555,136.40 = 218,511.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,274.26x = 555,136.40 × 218,511.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,274.26x = 121,303,609,749.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,303,609,749.50/402,274.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,544.55

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