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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,661.12, 555,676.08 and 221,374.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,661.12, 555,676.08 and 221,374.32 is: 305,498.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,661.12 : 555,676.08 = 221,374.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,661.12/555,676.08 = 221,374.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,661.12x = 555,676.08 × 221,374.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,661.12x = 123,012,417,264.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,012,417,264.21/402,661.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,498.62

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