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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,720.94, 555,769.17 and 221,446.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,720.94, 555,769.17 and 221,446.66 is: 305,604.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,720.94 : 555,769.17 = 221,446.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,720.94/555,769.17 = 221,446.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,720.94x = 555,769.17 × 221,446.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,720.94x = 123,073,226,427.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,073,226,427.47/402,720.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,604.24

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