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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,762.80, 685,144.20 and 220,129.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,762.80, 685,144.20 and 220,129.40 is: 330,194.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,762.80 : 685,144.20 = 220,129.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,762.80/685,144.20 = 220,129.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,762.80x = 685,144.20 × 220,129.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,762.80x = 150,820,381,659.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,820,381,659.48/456,762.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,194.10

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