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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,998.84, 528,631.50 and 221,827.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,998.84, 528,631.50 and 221,827.88 is: 306,176.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,998.84 : 528,631.50 = 221,827.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,998.84/528,631.50 = 221,827.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,998.84x = 528,631.50 × 221,827.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,998.84x = 117,265,202,303.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,265,202,303.06/382,998.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,176.39

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