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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403,238.85, 556,465.23 and 221,946.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403,238.85, 556,465.23 and 221,946.90 is: 306,284.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403,238.85 : 556,465.23 = 221,946.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403,238.85/556,465.23 = 221,946.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403,238.85x = 556,465.23 × 221,946.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403,238.85x = 123,505,732,756.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,505,732,756.29/403,238.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,284.31

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