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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,652.05, 555,645.67 and 221,362.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,652.05, 555,645.67 and 221,362.66 is: 305,472.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,652.05 : 555,645.67 = 221,362.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,652.05/555,645.67 = 221,362.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,652.05x = 555,645.67 × 221,362.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,652.05x = 122,999,201,586.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,999,201,586.16/402,652.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,472.68

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