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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,333.20, 555,229.08 and 221,056.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,333.20, 555,229.08 and 221,056.44 is: 305,062.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,333.20 : 555,229.08 = 221,056.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,333.20/555,229.08 = 221,056.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,333.20x = 555,229.08 × 221,056.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,333.20x = 122,736,963,809.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,736,963,809.28/402,333.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,062.98

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