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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,077.60, 685,616.40 and 220,881.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,077.60, 685,616.40 and 220,881.60 is: 331,322.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,077.60 : 685,616.40 = 220,881.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,077.60/685,616.40 = 220,881.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,077.60x = 685,616.40 × 220,881.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,077.60x = 151,440,047,418.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,440,047,418.24/457,077.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,322.40

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