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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,277.83, 555,143.78 and 221,001.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,277.83, 555,143.78 and 221,001.51 is: 304,982.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,277.83 : 555,143.78 = 221,001.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,277.83/555,143.78 = 221,001.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,277.83x = 555,143.78 × 221,001.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,277.83x = 122,687,610,460.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,687,610,460.31/402,277.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,982.28

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