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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,702.17, 555,732.70 and 221,415.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,702.17, 555,732.70 and 221,415.26 is: 305,555.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,702.17 : 555,732.70 = 221,415.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,702.17/555,732.70 = 221,415.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,702.17x = 555,732.70 × 221,415.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,702.17x = 123,047,696,928.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,047,696,928.80/402,702.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,555.09

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