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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,842.58, 555,910.98 and 221,554.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,842.58, 555,910.98 and 221,554.32 is: 305,738.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,842.58 : 555,910.98 = 221,554.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,842.58/555,910.98 = 221,554.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,842.58x = 555,910.98 × 221,554.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,842.58x = 123,164,479,154.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,164,479,154.43/402,842.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,738.48

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