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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,825.08, 555,887.52 and 221,537.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,825.08, 555,887.52 and 221,537.02 is: 305,714.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,825.08 : 555,887.52 = 221,537.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,825.08/555,887.52 = 221,537.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,825.08x = 555,887.52 × 221,537.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,825.08x = 123,149,664,635.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,149,664,635.99/402,825.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,714.99

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