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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,047.83, 527,224.23 and 218,703.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,047.83, 527,224.23 and 218,703.43 is: 301,809.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,047.83 : 527,224.23 = 218,703.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,047.83/527,224.23 = 218,703.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,047.83x = 527,224.23 × 218,703.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,047.83x = 115,305,747,480.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,305,747,480.11/382,047.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,809.72

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