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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,775.44, 555,829.20 and 221,498.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,775.44, 555,829.20 and 221,498.52 is: 305,667.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,775.44 : 555,829.20 = 221,498.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,775.44/555,829.20 = 221,498.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,775.44x = 555,829.20 × 221,498.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,775.44x = 123,115,345,172.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,115,345,172.78/402,775.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,667.46

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