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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,772.62, 528,191.85 and 221,638.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,772.62, 528,191.85 and 221,638.60 is: 305,841.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,772.62 : 528,191.85 = 221,638.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,772.62/528,191.85 = 221,638.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,772.62x = 528,191.85 × 221,638.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,772.62x = 117,067,702,165.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,067,702,165.41/382,772.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,841.37

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