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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,710.41, 555,725.41 and 221,411.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,710.41, 555,725.41 and 221,411.55 is: 305,539.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,710.41 : 555,725.41 = 221,411.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,710.41/555,725.41 = 221,411.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,710.41x = 555,725.41 × 221,411.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,710.41x = 123,044,024,402.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,044,024,402.49/402,710.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,539.72

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