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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,812.91, 555,870.65 and 221,524.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,812.91, 555,870.65 and 221,524.79 is: 305,698.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,812.91 : 555,870.65 = 221,524.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,812.91/555,870.65 = 221,524.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,812.91x = 555,870.65 × 221,524.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,812.91x = 123,139,125,121.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,139,125,121.44/402,812.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,698.06

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