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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,904.02, 555,995.82 and 221,615.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,904.02, 555,995.82 and 221,615.92 is: 305,823.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,904.02 : 555,995.82 = 221,615.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,904.02/555,995.82 = 221,615.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,904.02x = 555,995.82 × 221,615.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,904.02x = 123,217,525,165.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,217,525,165.45/402,904.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,823.52

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