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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,809.59, 555,891.51 and 221,535.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,809.59, 555,891.51 and 221,535.55 is: 305,726.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,809.59 : 555,891.51 = 221,535.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,809.59/555,891.51 = 221,535.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,809.59x = 555,891.51 × 221,535.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,809.59x = 123,149,731,408.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,149,731,408.18/402,809.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,726.91

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