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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,229.52, 686,286.96 and 220,738.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,229.52, 686,286.96 and 220,738.20 is: 331,321.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,229.52 : 686,286.96 = 220,738.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,229.52/686,286.96 = 220,738.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,229.52x = 686,286.96 × 220,738.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,229.52x = 151,489,748,233.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,489,748,233.87/457,229.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,321.01

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