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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,629.24, 686,639.88 and 221,148.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,629.24, 686,639.88 and 221,148.12 is: 331,816.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,629.24 : 686,639.88 = 221,148.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,629.24/686,639.88 = 221,148.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,629.24x = 686,639.88 × 221,148.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,629.24x = 151,849,118,579.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,849,118,579.03/457,629.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,816.91

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