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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,903.78, 555,995.61 and 221,615.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,903.78, 555,995.61 and 221,615.70 is: 305,823.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,903.78 : 555,995.61 = 221,615.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,903.78/555,995.61 = 221,615.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,903.78x = 555,995.61 × 221,615.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,903.78x = 123,217,356,307.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,217,356,307.08/402,903.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,823.28

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