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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,699.03, 555,709.71 and 221,400.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,699.03, 555,709.71 and 221,400.15 is: 305,523.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,699.03 : 555,709.71 = 221,400.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,699.03/555,709.71 = 221,400.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,699.03x = 555,709.71 × 221,400.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,699.03x = 123,034,213,150.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,034,213,150.46/402,699.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,523.99

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