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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,604.44, 555,533.16 and 221,324.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,604.44, 555,533.16 and 221,324.04 is: 305,393.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,604.44 : 555,533.16 = 221,324.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,604.44/555,533.16 = 221,324.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,604.44x = 555,533.16 × 221,324.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,604.44x = 122,952,843,325.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,952,843,325.17/402,604.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,393.66

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