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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,804.59, 555,884.61 and 221,530.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,804.59, 555,884.61 and 221,530.54 is: 305,720.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,804.59 : 555,884.61 = 221,530.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,804.59/555,884.61 = 221,530.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,804.59x = 555,884.61 × 221,530.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,804.59x = 123,145,417,830.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,145,417,830.99/402,804.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,720.00

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