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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,951.70, 572,927.55 and 221,863.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,951.70, 572,927.55 and 221,863.30 is: 332,794.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,951.70 : 572,927.55 = 221,863.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,951.70/572,927.55 = 221,863.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,951.70x = 572,927.55 × 221,863.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,951.70x = 127,111,596,903.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,111,596,903.92/381,951.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,794.95

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