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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,903.53, 555,995.27 and 221,615.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,903.53, 555,995.27 and 221,615.45 is: 305,822.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,903.53 : 555,995.27 = 221,615.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,903.53/555,995.27 = 221,615.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,903.53x = 555,995.27 × 221,615.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,903.53x = 123,217,140,850.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,217,140,850.84/402,903.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,822.94

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