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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,993.40, 528,450.74 and 221,838.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,993.40, 528,450.74 and 221,838.82 is: 306,091.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,993.40 : 528,450.74 = 221,838.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,993.40/528,450.74 = 221,838.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,993.40x = 528,450.74 × 221,838.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,993.40x = 117,230,888,589.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,230,888,589.73/382,993.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,091.15

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