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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,805.01, 555,859.82 and 221,516.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,805.01, 555,859.82 and 221,516.93 is: 305,687.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,805.01 : 555,859.82 = 221,516.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,805.01/555,859.82 = 221,516.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,805.01x = 555,859.82 × 221,516.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,805.01x = 123,132,362,780.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,132,362,780.19/402,805.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,687.27

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