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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,348.70, 555,241.92 and 221,059.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,348.70, 555,241.92 and 221,059.05 is: 305,061.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,348.70 : 555,241.92 = 221,059.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,348.70/555,241.92 = 221,059.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,348.70x = 555,241.92 × 221,059.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,348.70x = 122,741,251,355.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,741,251,355.38/402,348.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,061.88

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