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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403,006.97, 556,149.60 and 221,715.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403,006.97, 556,149.60 and 221,715.02 is: 305,966.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403,006.97 : 556,149.60 = 221,715.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403,006.97/556,149.60 = 221,715.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403,006.97x = 556,149.60 × 221,715.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403,006.97x = 123,306,716,906.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,306,716,906.24/403,006.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,966.71

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