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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,592.70, 555,584.83 and 221,312.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,592.70, 555,584.83 and 221,312.27 is: 305,414.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,592.70 : 555,584.83 = 221,312.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,592.70/555,584.83 = 221,312.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,592.70x = 555,584.83 × 221,312.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,592.70x = 122,957,737,409.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,957,737,409.34/402,592.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,414.72

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