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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,260.07, 685,956.94 and 220,407.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,260.07, 685,956.94 and 220,407.97 is: 330,644.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,260.07 : 685,956.94 = 220,407.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,260.07/685,956.94 = 220,407.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,260.07x = 685,956.94 × 220,407.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,260.07x = 151,190,376,652.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,190,376,652.81/457,260.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,644.17

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