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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,509.25, 555,451.02 and 221,221.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,509.25, 555,451.02 and 221,221.13 is: 305,278.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,509.25 : 555,451.02 = 221,221.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,509.25/555,451.02 = 221,221.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,509.25x = 555,451.02 × 221,221.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,509.25x = 122,877,499,526.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,877,499,526.80/402,509.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,278.70

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