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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,535.34, 555,511.48 and 221,261.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,535.34, 555,511.48 and 221,261.29 is: 305,347.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,535.34 : 555,511.48 = 221,261.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,535.34/555,511.48 = 221,261.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,535.34x = 555,511.48 × 221,261.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,535.34x = 122,913,186,674.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,913,186,674.61/402,535.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,347.57

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