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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,676.74, 555,695.01 and 221,407.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,676.74, 555,695.01 and 221,407.20 is: 305,542.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,676.74 : 555,695.01 = 221,407.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,676.74/555,695.01 = 221,407.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,676.74x = 555,695.01 × 221,407.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,676.74x = 123,034,876,218.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,034,876,218.07/402,676.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,542.55

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