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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,988.73, 528,444.30 and 221,834.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,988.73, 528,444.30 and 221,834.16 is: 306,084.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,988.73 : 528,444.30 = 221,834.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,988.73/528,444.30 = 221,834.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,988.73x = 528,444.30 × 221,834.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,988.73x = 117,226,997,397.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,226,997,397.29/382,988.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,084.72

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