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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,763.96, 555,802.98 and 221,476.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,763.96, 555,802.98 and 221,476.24 is: 305,631.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,763.96 : 555,802.98 = 221,476.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,763.96/555,802.98 = 221,476.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,763.96x = 555,802.98 × 221,476.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,763.96x = 123,097,154,191.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,097,154,191.20/402,763.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,631.01

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