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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,764.80, 685,147.20 and 220,131.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,764.80, 685,147.20 and 220,131.40 is: 330,197.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,764.80 : 685,147.20 = 220,131.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,764.80/685,147.20 = 220,131.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,764.80x = 685,147.20 × 220,131.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,764.80x = 150,822,412,342.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,822,412,342.08/456,764.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,197.10

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