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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,803.59, 555,883.23 and 221,529.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,803.59, 555,883.23 and 221,529.54 is: 305,718.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,803.59 : 555,883.23 = 221,529.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,803.59/555,883.23 = 221,529.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,803.59x = 555,883.23 × 221,529.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,803.59x = 123,144,556,235.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,144,556,235.61/402,803.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,718.62

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