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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,851.16, 555,923.52 and 221,563.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,851.16, 555,923.52 and 221,563.17 is: 305,751.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,851.16 : 555,923.52 = 221,563.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,851.16/555,923.52 = 221,563.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,851.16x = 555,923.52 × 221,563.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,851.16x = 123,172,177,368.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,172,177,368.76/402,851.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,751.08

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