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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,605.51, 555,608.04 and 221,331.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,605.51, 555,608.04 and 221,331.29 is: 305,444.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,605.51 : 555,608.04 = 221,331.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,605.51/555,608.04 = 221,331.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,605.51x = 555,608.04 × 221,331.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,605.51x = 122,973,444,227.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,973,444,227.57/402,605.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,444.02

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