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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,901.02, 555,964.82 and 221,610.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,901.02, 555,964.82 and 221,610.06 is: 305,800.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,901.02 : 555,964.82 = 221,610.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,901.02/555,964.82 = 221,610.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,901.02x = 555,964.82 × 221,610.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,901.02x = 123,207,397,118.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,207,397,118.09/402,901.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,800.66

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