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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,946.60, 686,919.90 and 221,750.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,946.60, 686,919.90 and 221,750.60 is: 332,625.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,946.60 : 686,919.90 = 221,750.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,946.60/686,919.90 = 221,750.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,946.60x = 686,919.90 × 221,750.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,946.60x = 152,324,899,976.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,324,899,976.94/457,946.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,625.90

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