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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,790.80, 685,186.20 and 220,157.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,790.80, 685,186.20 and 220,157.40 is: 330,236.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,790.80 : 685,186.20 = 220,157.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,790.80/685,186.20 = 220,157.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,790.80x = 685,186.20 × 220,157.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,790.80x = 150,848,812,307.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,848,812,307.88/456,790.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,236.10

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