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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,831.53, 528,337.98 and 221,689.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,831.53, 528,337.98 and 221,689.38 is: 305,948.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,831.53 : 528,337.98 = 221,689.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,831.53/528,337.98 = 221,689.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,831.53x = 528,337.98 × 221,689.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,831.53x = 117,126,919,216.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,126,919,216.65/382,831.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,948.99

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