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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,721.34, 555,757.52 and 221,444.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,721.34, 555,757.52 and 221,444.96 is: 305,595.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,721.34 : 555,757.52 = 221,444.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,721.34/555,757.52 = 221,444.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,721.34x = 555,757.52 × 221,444.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,721.34x = 123,069,700,678.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,069,700,678.87/402,721.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,595.18

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