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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,750.39, 555,804.69 and 221,472.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,750.39, 555,804.69 and 221,472.39 is: 305,636.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,750.39 : 555,804.69 = 221,472.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,750.39/555,804.69 = 221,472.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,750.39x = 555,804.69 × 221,472.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,750.39x = 123,095,393,067.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,095,393,067.51/402,750.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,636.93

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