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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,783.89, 528,219.30 and 221,627.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,783.89, 528,219.30 and 221,627.52 is: 305,832.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,783.89 : 528,219.30 = 221,627.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,783.89/528,219.30 = 221,627.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,783.89x = 528,219.30 × 221,627.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,783.89x = 117,067,933,475.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,067,933,475.14/382,783.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,832.97

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