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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,869.71, 528,390.71 and 221,727.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,869.71, 528,390.71 and 221,727.63 is: 306,001.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,869.71 : 528,390.71 = 221,727.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,869.71/528,390.71 = 221,727.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,869.71x = 528,390.71 × 221,727.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,869.71x = 117,158,819,842.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,158,819,842.32/382,869.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,001.80

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