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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,112.54, 686,111.07 and 220,621.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,112.54, 686,111.07 and 220,621.70 is: 331,146.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,112.54 : 686,111.07 = 220,621.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,112.54/686,111.07 = 220,621.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,112.54x = 686,111.07 × 220,621.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,112.54x = 151,370,990,652.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,370,990,652.22/457,112.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,146.00

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