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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,726.33, 555,750.59 and 221,438.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,726.33, 555,750.59 and 221,438.07 is: 305,578.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,726.33 : 555,750.59 = 221,438.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,726.33/555,750.59 = 221,438.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,726.33x = 555,750.59 × 221,438.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,726.33x = 123,064,336,943.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,064,336,943.77/402,726.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,578.08

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