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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,326.53, 555,214.39 and 221,042.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,326.53, 555,214.39 and 221,042.23 is: 305,040.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,326.53 : 555,214.39 = 221,042.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,326.53/555,214.39 = 221,042.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,326.53x = 555,214.39 × 221,042.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,326.53x = 122,725,826,893.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,725,826,893.69/402,326.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,040.35

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