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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,810.59, 555,892.89 and 221,536.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,810.59, 555,892.89 and 221,536.55 is: 305,728.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,810.59 : 555,892.89 = 221,536.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,810.59/555,892.89 = 221,536.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,810.59x = 555,892.89 × 221,536.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,810.59x = 123,150,593,020.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,150,593,020.13/402,810.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,728.29

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