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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,464.64, 555,374.36 and 221,172.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,464.64, 555,374.36 and 221,172.68 is: 305,203.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,464.64 : 555,374.36 = 221,172.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,464.64/555,374.36 = 221,172.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,464.64x = 555,374.36 × 221,172.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,464.64x = 122,833,631,721.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,833,631,721.75/402,464.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,203.54

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