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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,223.46, 686,278.02 and 220,732.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,223.46, 686,278.02 and 220,732.20 is: 331,312.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,223.46 : 686,278.02 = 220,732.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,223.46/686,278.02 = 220,732.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,223.46x = 686,278.02 × 220,732.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,223.46x = 151,483,657,166.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,483,657,166.24/457,223.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,312.08

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