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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,900.80, 528,364.94 and 221,807.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,900.80, 528,364.94 and 221,807.60 is: 306,072.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,900.80 : 528,364.94 = 221,807.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,900.80/528,364.94 = 221,807.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,900.80x = 528,364.94 × 221,807.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,900.80x = 117,195,359,265.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,195,359,265.54/382,900.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,072.38

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