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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,519.83, 555,475.67 and 221,239.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,519.83, 555,475.67 and 221,239.40 is: 305,309.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,519.83 : 555,475.67 = 221,239.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,519.83/555,475.67 = 221,239.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,519.83x = 555,475.67 × 221,239.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,519.83x = 122,893,100,061.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,893,100,061.82/402,519.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,309.43

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