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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,541.41, 555,512.82 and 221,270.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,541.41, 555,512.82 and 221,270.07 is: 305,355.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,541.41 : 555,512.82 = 221,270.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,541.41/555,512.82 = 221,270.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,541.41x = 555,512.82 × 221,270.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,541.41x = 122,918,360,567.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,918,360,567.30/402,541.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,355.82

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