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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,329.12, 527,462.64 and 221,154.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,329.12, 527,462.64 and 221,154.24 is: 305,105.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,329.12 : 527,462.64 = 221,154.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,329.12/527,462.64 = 221,154.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,329.12x = 527,462.64 × 221,154.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,329.12x = 116,650,599,277.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,650,599,277.59/382,329.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,105.19

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