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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403,004.63, 556,146.36 and 221,712.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403,004.63, 556,146.36 and 221,712.68 is: 305,963.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403,004.63 : 556,146.36 = 221,712.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403,004.63/556,146.36 = 221,712.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403,004.63x = 556,146.36 × 221,712.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403,004.63x = 123,304,699,947.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,304,699,947.85/403,004.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,963.48

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