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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,771.62, 528,190.47 and 221,637.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,771.62, 528,190.47 and 221,637.60 is: 305,839.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,771.62 : 528,190.47 = 221,637.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,771.62/528,190.47 = 221,637.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,771.62x = 528,190.47 × 221,637.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,771.62x = 117,066,868,113.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,066,868,113.67/382,771.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,839.99

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