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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,443.59, 555,385.06 and 221,172.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,443.59, 555,385.06 and 221,172.27 is: 305,224.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,443.59 : 555,385.06 = 221,172.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,443.59/555,385.06 = 221,172.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,443.59x = 555,385.06 × 221,172.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,443.59x = 122,835,774,444.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,835,774,444.29/402,443.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,224.83

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