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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,833.68, 528,293.64 and 221,680.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,833.68, 528,293.64 and 221,680.40 is: 305,909.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,833.68 : 528,293.64 = 221,680.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,833.68/528,293.64 = 221,680.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,833.68x = 528,293.64 × 221,680.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,833.68x = 117,112,345,432.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,112,345,432.66/382,833.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,909.20

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