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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,996.22, 528,627.87 and 221,825.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,996.22, 528,627.87 and 221,825.25 is: 306,172.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,996.22 : 528,627.87 = 221,825.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,996.22/528,627.87 = 221,825.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,996.22x = 528,627.87 × 221,825.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,996.22x = 117,263,009,419.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,263,009,419.72/382,996.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,172.76

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