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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,311.68, 555,199.41 and 221,034.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,311.68, 555,199.41 and 221,034.94 is: 305,033.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,311.68 : 555,199.41 = 221,034.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,311.68/555,199.41 = 221,034.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,311.68x = 555,199.41 × 221,034.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,311.68x = 122,718,468,277.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,718,468,277.39/402,311.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,033.32

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