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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,340.04, 555,233.02 and 221,055.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,340.04, 555,233.02 and 221,055.74 is: 305,058.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,340.04 : 555,233.02 = 221,055.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,340.04/555,233.02 = 221,055.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,340.04x = 555,233.02 × 221,055.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,340.04x = 122,737,446,108.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,737,446,108.54/402,340.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,058.99

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