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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,115.42, 686,115.39 and 220,624.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,115.42, 686,115.39 and 220,624.58 is: 331,150.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,115.42 : 686,115.39 = 220,624.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,115.42/686,115.39 = 220,624.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,115.42x = 686,115.39 × 220,624.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,115.42x = 151,373,915,216.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,373,915,216.59/457,115.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,150.32

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