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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,382.40, 555,284.96 and 221,096.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,382.40, 555,284.96 and 221,096.24 is: 305,111.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,382.40 : 555,284.96 = 221,096.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,382.40/555,284.96 = 221,096.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,382.40x = 555,284.96 × 221,096.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,382.40x = 122,771,416,784.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,771,416,784.55/402,382.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,111.30

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