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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,833.58, 555,898.59 and 221,545.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,833.58, 555,898.59 and 221,545.32 is: 305,726.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,833.58 : 555,898.59 = 221,545.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,833.58/555,898.59 = 221,545.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,833.58x = 555,898.59 × 221,545.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,833.58x = 123,156,731,009.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,156,731,009.10/402,833.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,726.08

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