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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,806.30, 685,209.45 and 220,172.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,806.30, 685,209.45 and 220,172.90 is: 330,259.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,806.30 : 685,209.45 = 220,172.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,806.30/685,209.45 = 220,172.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,806.30x = 685,209.45 × 220,172.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,806.30x = 150,864,551,713.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,864,551,713.91/456,806.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,259.35

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