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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403,009.93, 556,153.73 and 221,717.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403,009.93, 556,153.73 and 221,717.98 is: 305,970.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403,009.93 : 556,153.73 = 221,717.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403,009.93/556,153.73 = 221,717.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403,009.93x = 556,153.73 × 221,717.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403,009.93x = 123,309,280,476.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,309,280,476.48/403,009.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,970.82

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