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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,261.34, 685,958.83 and 220,409.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,261.34, 685,958.83 and 220,409.24 is: 330,646.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,261.34 : 685,958.83 = 220,409.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,261.34/685,958.83 = 220,409.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,261.34x = 685,958.83 × 220,409.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,261.34x = 151,191,660,410.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,191,660,410.77/457,261.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,646.06

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