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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,945.89, 556,066.59 and 221,671.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,945.89, 556,066.59 and 221,671.59 is: 305,907.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,945.89 : 556,066.59 = 221,671.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,945.89/556,066.59 = 221,671.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,945.89x = 556,066.59 × 221,671.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,945.89x = 123,264,165,151.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,264,165,151.18/402,945.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,907.49

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