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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,865.25, 555,969.90 and 221,594.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,865.25, 555,969.90 and 221,594.04 is: 305,808.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,865.25 : 555,969.90 = 221,594.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,865.25/555,969.90 = 221,594.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,865.25x = 555,969.90 × 221,594.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,865.25x = 123,199,616,314.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,199,616,314.12/402,865.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,808.50

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