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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,726.58, 555,764.74 and 221,450.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,726.58, 555,764.74 and 221,450.24 is: 305,602.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,726.58 : 555,764.74 = 221,450.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,726.58/555,764.74 = 221,450.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,726.58x = 555,764.74 × 221,450.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,726.58x = 123,074,235,892.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,074,235,892.32/402,726.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,602.47

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