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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,478.43, 555,393.33 and 221,186.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,478.43, 555,393.33 and 221,186.45 is: 305,222.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,478.43 : 555,393.33 = 221,186.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,478.43/555,393.33 = 221,186.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,478.43x = 555,393.33 × 221,186.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,478.43x = 122,845,480,404.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,845,480,404.86/402,478.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,222.52

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