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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,987.97, 528,443.28 and 221,833.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,987.97, 528,443.28 and 221,833.41 is: 306,083.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,987.97 : 528,443.28 = 221,833.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,987.97/528,443.28 = 221,833.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,987.97x = 528,443.28 × 221,833.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,987.97x = 117,226,374,793.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,226,374,793.99/382,987.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,083.70

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