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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,403.17, 555,316.21 and 221,126.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,403.17, 555,316.21 and 221,126.79 is: 305,154.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,403.17 : 555,316.21 = 221,126.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,403.17/555,316.21 = 221,126.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,403.17x = 555,316.21 × 221,126.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,403.17x = 122,795,290,399.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,795,290,399.45/402,403.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,154.88

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