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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,007.14, 558,904.03 and 221,243.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,007.14, 558,904.03 and 221,243.48 is: 305,312.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,007.14 : 558,904.03 = 221,243.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,007.14/558,904.03 = 221,243.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,007.14x = 558,904.03 × 221,243.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,007.14x = 123,653,872,583.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,653,872,583.22/405,007.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,312.82

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