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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,111.29, 686,109.20 and 220,620.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,111.29, 686,109.20 and 220,620.45 is: 331,144.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,111.29 : 686,109.20 = 220,620.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,111.29/686,109.20 = 220,620.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,111.29x = 686,109.20 × 220,620.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,111.29x = 151,369,719,350.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,369,719,350.04/457,111.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,144.13

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