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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403,128.52, 556,303.40 and 221,823.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403,128.52, 556,303.40 and 221,823.48 is: 306,108.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403,128.52 : 556,303.40 = 221,823.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403,128.52/556,303.40 = 221,823.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403,128.52x = 556,303.40 × 221,823.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403,128.52x = 123,401,155,014.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,401,155,014.72/403,128.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,108.72

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