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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,668.97, 555,683.52 and 221,383.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,668.97, 555,683.52 and 221,383.97 is: 305,510.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,668.97 : 555,683.52 = 221,383.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,668.97/555,683.52 = 221,383.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,668.97x = 555,683.52 × 221,383.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,668.97x = 123,019,423,721.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,019,423,721.17/402,668.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,510.07

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