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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,656.63, 555,651.97 and 221,367.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,656.63, 555,651.97 and 221,367.26 is: 305,479.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,656.63 : 555,651.97 = 221,367.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,656.63/555,651.97 = 221,367.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,656.63x = 555,651.97 × 221,367.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,656.63x = 123,003,154,948.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,003,154,948.21/402,656.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,479.03

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