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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,801.82, 528,283.84 and 221,663.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,801.82, 528,283.84 and 221,663.90 is: 305,906.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,801.82 : 528,283.84 = 221,663.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,801.82/528,283.84 = 221,663.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,801.82x = 528,283.84 × 221,663.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,801.82x = 117,101,456,281.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,101,456,281.38/382,801.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,906.22

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