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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,903.02, 555,967.58 and 221,612.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,903.02, 555,967.58 and 221,612.06 is: 305,803.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,903.02 : 555,967.58 = 221,612.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,903.02/555,967.58 = 221,612.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,903.02x = 555,967.58 × 221,612.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,903.02x = 123,209,120,697.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,209,120,697.02/402,903.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,803.42

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