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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,447.76, 555,366.71 and 221,159.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,447.76, 555,366.71 and 221,159.63 is: 305,194.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,447.76 : 555,366.71 = 221,159.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,447.76/555,366.71 = 221,159.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,447.76x = 555,366.71 × 221,159.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,447.76x = 122,824,698,039.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,824,698,039.23/402,447.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,194.14

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