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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403,004.83, 556,146.67 and 221,712.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403,004.83, 556,146.67 and 221,712.88 is: 305,963.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403,004.83 : 556,146.67 = 221,712.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403,004.83/556,146.67 = 221,712.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403,004.83x = 556,146.67 × 221,712.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403,004.83x = 123,304,880,744.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,304,880,744.19/403,004.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,963.78

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