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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,751.27, 555,805.89 and 221,473.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,751.27, 555,805.89 and 221,473.27 is: 305,638.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,751.27 : 555,805.89 = 221,473.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,751.27/555,805.89 = 221,473.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,751.27x = 555,805.89 × 221,473.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,751.27x = 123,096,144,057.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,096,144,057.17/402,751.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,638.13

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