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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,775.08, 555,817.86 and 221,486.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,775.08, 555,817.86 and 221,486.82 is: 305,645.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,775.08 : 555,817.86 = 221,486.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,775.08/555,817.86 = 221,486.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,775.08x = 555,817.86 × 221,486.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,775.08x = 123,106,330,310.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,106,330,310.61/402,775.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,645.35

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