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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,688.37, 528,174.66 and 221,641.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,688.37, 528,174.66 and 221,641.32 is: 305,902.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,688.37 : 528,174.66 = 221,641.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,688.37/528,174.66 = 221,641.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,688.37x = 528,174.66 × 221,641.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,688.37x = 117,065,328,832.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,065,328,832.95/382,688.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,902.50

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