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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,868.71, 528,389.33 and 221,726.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,868.71, 528,389.33 and 221,726.63 is: 306,000.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,868.71 : 528,389.33 = 221,726.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,868.71/528,389.33 = 221,726.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,868.71x = 528,389.33 × 221,726.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,868.71x = 117,157,985,681.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,157,985,681.20/382,868.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,000.42

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