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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,657.06, 555,652.58 and 221,367.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,657.06, 555,652.58 and 221,367.68 is: 305,479.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,657.06 : 555,652.58 = 221,367.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,657.06/555,652.58 = 221,367.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,657.06x = 555,652.58 × 221,367.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,657.06x = 123,003,522,520.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,003,522,520.61/402,657.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,479.61

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