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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,748.89, 555,802.61 and 221,470.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,748.89, 555,802.61 and 221,470.89 is: 305,634.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,748.89 : 555,802.61 = 221,470.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,748.89/555,802.61 = 221,470.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,748.89x = 555,802.61 × 221,470.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,748.89x = 123,094,097,593.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,094,097,593.67/402,748.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,634.85

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