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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,211.80, 685,331.70 and 220,400.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,211.80, 685,331.70 and 220,400.20 is: 330,366.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,211.80 : 685,331.70 = 220,400.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,211.80/685,331.70 = 220,400.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,211.80x = 685,331.70 × 220,400.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,211.80x = 151,047,243,746.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,047,243,746.34/457,211.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,366.02

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