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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,604.02, 555,561.18 and 221,311.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,604.02, 555,561.18 and 221,311.44 is: 305,391.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,604.02 : 555,561.18 = 221,311.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,604.02/555,561.18 = 221,311.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,604.02x = 555,561.18 × 221,311.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,604.02x = 122,952,044,753.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,952,044,753.90/402,604.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,391.99

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