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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,475.69, 555,426.66 and 221,192.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,475.69, 555,426.66 and 221,192.23 is: 305,250.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,475.69 : 555,426.66 = 221,192.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,475.69/555,426.66 = 221,192.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,475.69x = 555,426.66 × 221,192.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,475.69x = 122,856,061,526.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,856,061,526.85/402,475.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,250.89

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