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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,448.76, 555,368.09 and 221,160.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,448.76, 555,368.09 and 221,160.63 is: 305,195.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,448.76 : 555,368.09 = 221,160.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,448.76/555,368.09 = 221,160.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,448.76x = 555,368.09 × 221,160.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,448.76x = 122,825,556,666.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,825,556,666.30/402,448.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,195.52

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