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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,068.90, 685,712.70 and 220,216.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,068.90, 685,712.70 and 220,216.80 is: 330,377.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,068.90 : 685,712.70 = 220,216.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,068.90/685,712.70 = 220,216.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,068.90x = 685,712.70 × 220,216.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,068.90x = 151,005,456,513.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,005,456,513.36/457,068.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,377.89

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