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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,309.18, 555,195.96 and 221,032.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,309.18, 555,195.96 and 221,032.44 is: 305,029.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,309.18 : 555,195.96 = 221,032.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,309.18/555,195.96 = 221,032.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,309.18x = 555,195.96 × 221,032.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,309.18x = 122,716,317,716.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,716,317,716.94/402,309.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,029.87

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