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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,891.80, 528,352.52 and 221,798.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,891.80, 528,352.52 and 221,798.60 is: 306,059.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,891.80 : 528,352.52 = 221,798.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,891.80/528,352.52 = 221,798.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,891.80x = 528,352.52 × 221,798.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,891.80x = 117,187,849,242.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,187,849,242.47/382,891.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,059.96

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