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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403,237.10, 556,462.79 and 221,945.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403,237.10, 556,462.79 and 221,945.13 is: 306,281.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403,237.10 : 556,462.79 = 221,945.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403,237.10/556,462.79 = 221,945.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403,237.10x = 556,462.79 × 221,945.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403,237.10x = 123,504,206,266.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,504,206,266.71/403,237.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,281.85

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