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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,470.16, 555,419.04 and 221,186.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,470.16, 555,419.04 and 221,186.69 is: 305,243.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,470.16 : 555,419.04 = 221,186.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,470.16/555,419.04 = 221,186.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,470.16x = 555,419.04 × 221,186.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,470.16x = 122,851,299,020.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,851,299,020.58/402,470.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,243.25

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