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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,886.69, 555,984.74 and 221,617.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,886.69, 555,984.74 and 221,617.19 is: 305,832.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,886.69 : 555,984.74 = 221,617.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,886.69/555,984.74 = 221,617.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,886.69x = 555,984.74 × 221,617.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,886.69x = 123,215,775,761.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,215,775,761.68/402,886.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,832.33

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