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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,879.19, 528,335.10 and 221,785.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,879.19, 528,335.10 and 221,785.98 is: 306,042.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,879.19 : 528,335.10 = 221,785.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,879.19/528,335.10 = 221,785.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,879.19x = 528,335.10 × 221,785.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,879.19x = 117,177,317,921.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,177,317,921.90/382,879.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,042.54

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