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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,663.73, 555,677.85 and 221,387.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,663.73, 555,677.85 and 221,387.39 is: 305,515.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,663.73 : 555,677.85 = 221,387.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,663.73/555,677.85 = 221,387.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,663.73x = 555,677.85 × 221,387.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,663.73x = 123,020,068,892.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,020,068,892.31/402,663.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,515.65

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