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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,607.14, 528,055.59 and 221,567.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,607.14, 528,055.59 and 221,567.38 is: 305,796.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,607.14 : 528,055.59 = 221,567.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,607.14/528,055.59 = 221,567.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,607.14x = 528,055.59 × 221,567.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,607.14x = 116,999,893,570.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,999,893,570.65/382,607.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,796.42

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