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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,807.01, 555,862.59 and 221,518.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,807.01, 555,862.59 and 221,518.95 is: 305,690.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,807.01 : 555,862.59 = 221,518.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,807.01/555,862.59 = 221,518.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,807.01x = 555,862.59 × 221,518.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,807.01x = 123,134,097,281.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,134,097,281.08/402,807.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,690.06

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