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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,311.96, 555,188.18 and 221,019.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,311.96, 555,188.18 and 221,019.96 is: 305,006.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,311.96 : 555,188.18 = 221,019.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,311.96/555,188.18 = 221,019.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,311.96x = 555,188.18 × 221,019.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,311.96x = 122,707,669,336.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,707,669,336.07/402,311.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,006.27

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