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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,753.46, 555,788.01 and 221,465.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,753.46, 555,788.01 and 221,465.20 is: 305,615.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,753.46 : 555,788.01 = 221,465.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,753.46/555,788.01 = 221,465.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,753.46x = 555,788.01 × 221,465.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,753.46x = 123,087,702,792.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,087,702,792.25/402,753.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,615.51

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