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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,666.23, 555,679.74 and 221,381.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,666.23, 555,679.74 and 221,381.24 is: 305,506.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,666.23 : 555,679.74 = 221,381.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,666.23/555,679.74 = 221,381.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,666.23x = 555,679.74 × 221,381.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,666.23x = 123,017,067,105.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,017,067,105.68/402,666.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,506.30

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