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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,847.32, 555,917.58 and 221,558.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,847.32, 555,917.58 and 221,558.52 is: 305,744.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,847.32 : 555,917.58 = 221,558.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,847.32/555,917.58 = 221,558.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,847.32x = 555,917.58 × 221,558.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,847.32x = 123,168,276,266.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,168,276,266.78/402,847.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,744.31

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