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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,966.20, 686,754.90 and 221,381.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,966.20, 686,754.90 and 221,381.40 is: 331,978.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,966.20 : 686,754.90 = 221,381.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,966.20/686,754.90 = 221,381.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,966.20x = 686,754.90 × 221,381.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,966.20x = 152,034,761,218.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,034,761,218.86/457,966.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,978.13

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