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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,387.36, 555,291.90 and 221,101.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,387.36, 555,291.90 and 221,101.26 is: 305,118.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,387.36 : 555,291.90 = 221,101.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,387.36/555,291.90 = 221,101.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,387.36x = 555,291.90 × 221,101.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,387.36x = 122,775,738,757.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,775,738,757.79/402,387.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,118.28

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