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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,543.12, 555,514.60 and 221,274.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,543.12, 555,514.60 and 221,274.80 is: 305,362.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,543.12 : 555,514.60 = 221,274.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,543.12/555,514.60 = 221,274.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,543.12x = 555,514.60 × 221,274.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,543.12x = 122,921,382,012.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,921,382,012.08/402,543.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,362.02

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