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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,609.75, 555,608.48 and 221,329.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,609.75, 555,608.48 and 221,329.32 is: 305,438.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,609.75 : 555,608.48 = 221,329.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,609.75/555,608.48 = 221,329.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,609.75x = 555,608.48 × 221,329.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,609.75x = 122,972,445,957.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,972,445,957.99/402,609.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,438.32

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