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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,229.64, 525,723.30 and 306,612.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,229.64, 525,723.30 and 306,612.36 is: 421,718.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,229.64 : 525,723.30 = 306,612.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,229.64/525,723.30 = 306,612.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,229.64x = 525,723.30 × 306,612.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,229.64x = 161,193,261,719.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,193,261,719.99/382,229.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,718.37

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