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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,986.38, 528,441.09 and 221,831.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,986.38, 528,441.09 and 221,831.81 is: 306,081.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,986.38 : 528,441.09 = 221,831.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,986.38/528,441.09 = 221,831.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,986.38x = 528,441.09 × 221,831.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,986.38x = 117,225,040,830.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,225,040,830.87/382,986.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,081.49

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