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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,312.96, 555,189.56 and 221,020.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,312.96, 555,189.56 and 221,020.96 is: 305,007.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,312.96 : 555,189.56 = 221,020.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,312.96/555,189.56 = 221,020.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,312.96x = 555,189.56 × 221,020.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,312.96x = 122,708,529,533.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,708,529,533.18/402,312.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,007.65

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