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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,813.30, 528,312.86 and 221,671.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,813.30, 528,312.86 and 221,671.19 is: 305,923.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,813.30 : 528,312.86 = 221,671.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,813.30/528,312.86 = 221,671.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,813.30x = 528,312.86 × 221,671.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,813.30x = 117,111,742,659.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,111,742,659.10/382,813.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,923.91

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