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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,982.72, 528,436.04 and 221,828.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,982.72, 528,436.04 and 221,828.15 is: 306,076.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,982.72 : 528,436.04 = 221,828.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,982.72/528,436.04 = 221,828.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,982.72x = 528,436.04 × 221,828.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,982.72x = 117,221,989,358.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,221,989,358.48/382,982.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,076.45

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