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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,346.95, 555,248.57 and 221,070.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,346.95, 555,248.57 and 221,070.62 is: 305,082.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,346.95 : 555,248.57 = 221,070.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,346.95/555,248.57 = 221,070.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,346.95x = 555,248.57 × 221,070.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,346.95x = 122,749,141,742.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,749,141,742.42/402,346.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,082.82

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