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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,640.14, 555,622.02 and 221,317.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,640.14, 555,622.02 and 221,317.17 is: 305,405.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,640.14 : 555,622.02 = 221,317.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,640.14/555,622.02 = 221,317.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,640.14x = 555,622.02 × 221,317.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,640.14x = 122,968,693,056.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,968,693,056.08/402,640.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,405.95

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