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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,806.82, 528,290.74 and 221,668.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,806.82, 528,290.74 and 221,668.90 is: 305,913.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,806.82 : 528,290.74 = 221,668.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,806.82/528,290.74 = 221,668.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,806.82x = 528,290.74 × 221,668.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,806.82x = 117,105,627,215.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,105,627,215.99/382,806.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,913.12

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