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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,691.08, 555,701.94 and 221,402.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,691.08, 555,701.94 and 221,402.82 is: 305,529.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,691.08 : 555,701.94 = 221,402.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,691.08/555,701.94 = 221,402.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,691.08x = 555,701.94 × 221,402.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,691.08x = 123,033,976,595.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,033,976,595.47/402,691.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,529.43

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