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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,775.80, 685,163.70 and 220,142.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,775.80, 685,163.70 and 220,142.40 is: 330,213.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,775.80 : 685,163.70 = 220,142.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,775.80/685,163.70 = 220,142.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,775.80x = 685,163.70 × 220,142.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,775.80x = 150,833,581,310.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,833,581,310.88/456,775.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,213.60

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