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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,924.08, 555,996.56 and 221,633.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,924.08, 555,996.56 and 221,633.12 is: 305,832.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,924.08 : 555,996.56 = 221,633.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,924.08/555,996.56 = 221,633.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,924.08x = 555,996.56 × 221,633.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,924.08x = 123,227,252,302.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,227,252,302.07/402,924.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,832.43

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