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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,804.80, 685,207.20 and 220,171.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,804.80, 685,207.20 and 220,171.40 is: 330,257.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,804.80 : 685,207.20 = 220,171.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,804.80/685,207.20 = 220,171.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,804.80x = 685,207.20 × 220,171.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,804.80x = 150,863,028,514.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,863,028,514.08/456,804.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,257.10

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