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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,241.46, 686,305.02 and 220,750.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,241.46, 686,305.02 and 220,750.20 is: 331,339.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,241.46 : 686,305.02 = 220,750.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,241.46/686,305.02 = 220,750.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,241.46x = 686,305.02 × 220,750.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,241.46x = 151,501,970,426.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,501,970,426.00/457,241.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,339.09

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