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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,479.97, 555,435.68 and 221,198.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,479.97, 555,435.68 and 221,198.33 is: 305,261.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,479.97 : 555,435.68 = 221,198.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,479.97/555,435.68 = 221,198.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,479.97x = 555,435.68 × 221,198.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,479.97x = 122,861,440,955.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,861,440,955.24/402,479.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,261.01

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