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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,777.62, 528,198.75 and 221,643.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,777.62, 528,198.75 and 221,643.60 is: 305,848.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,777.62 : 528,198.75 = 221,643.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,777.62/528,198.75 = 221,643.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,777.62x = 528,198.75 × 221,643.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,777.62x = 117,071,872,465.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,071,872,465.50/382,777.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,848.27

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