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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403,005.63, 556,147.74 and 221,713.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403,005.63, 556,147.74 and 221,713.68 is: 305,964.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403,005.63 : 556,147.74 = 221,713.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403,005.63/556,147.74 = 221,713.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403,005.63x = 556,147.74 × 221,713.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403,005.63x = 123,305,562,059.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,305,562,059.08/403,005.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,964.86

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