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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,899.80, 528,363.56 and 221,806.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,899.80, 528,363.56 and 221,806.60 is: 306,071.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,899.80 : 528,363.56 = 221,806.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,899.80/528,363.56 = 221,806.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,899.80x = 528,363.56 × 221,806.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,899.80x = 117,194,524,807.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,194,524,807.50/382,899.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,071.00

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