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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,310.96, 555,186.80 and 221,018.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,310.96, 555,186.80 and 221,018.96 is: 305,004.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,310.96 : 555,186.80 = 221,018.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,310.96/555,186.80 = 221,018.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,310.96x = 555,186.80 × 221,018.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,310.96x = 122,706,809,141.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,706,809,141.73/402,310.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,004.89

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