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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403,131.63, 556,307.70 and 221,826.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403,131.63, 556,307.70 and 221,826.61 is: 306,113.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403,131.63 : 556,307.70 = 221,826.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403,131.63/556,307.70 = 221,826.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403,131.63x = 556,307.70 × 221,826.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403,131.63x = 123,403,848,426.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,403,848,426.36/403,131.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,113.04

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