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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,310.21, 555,197.87 and 221,033.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,310.21, 555,197.87 and 221,033.88 is: 305,032.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,310.21 : 555,197.87 = 221,033.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,310.21/555,197.87 = 221,033.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,310.21x = 555,197.87 × 221,033.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,310.21x = 122,717,539,373.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,717,539,373.84/402,310.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,032.13

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