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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,118.41, 527,281.53 and 220,949.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,118.41, 527,281.53 and 220,949.06 is: 304,885.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,118.41 : 527,281.53 = 220,949.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,118.41/527,281.53 = 220,949.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,118.41x = 527,281.53 × 220,949.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,118.41x = 116,502,358,408.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,502,358,408.86/382,118.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,885.49

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