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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,310.71, 555,198.56 and 221,034.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,310.71, 555,198.56 and 221,034.38 is: 305,032.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,310.71 : 555,198.56 = 221,034.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,310.71/555,198.56 = 221,034.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,310.71x = 555,198.56 × 221,034.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,310.71x = 122,717,965,605.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,717,965,605.33/402,310.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,032.81

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