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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403,947.07, 557,421.54 and 222,649

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403,947.07, 557,421.54 and 222,649 is: 307,241.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403,947.07 : 557,421.54 = 222,649 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403,947.07/557,421.54 = 222,649/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403,947.07x = 557,421.54 × 222,649
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403,947.07x = 124,109,348,459.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,109,348,459.46/403,947.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,241.61

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