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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,610.38, 555,602.13 and 221,334

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,610.38, 555,602.13 and 221,334 is: 305,440.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,610.38 : 555,602.13 = 221,334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,610.38/555,602.13 = 221,334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,610.38x = 555,602.13 × 221,334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,610.38x = 122,973,641,841.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,973,641,841.42/402,610.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,440.81

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