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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,000.10, 687,000.15 and 221,804.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,000.10, 687,000.15 and 221,804.10 is: 332,706.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,000.10 : 687,000.15 = 221,804.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,000.10/687,000.15 = 221,804.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,000.10x = 687,000.15 × 221,804.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,000.10x = 152,379,449,970.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,379,449,970.62/458,000.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,706.15

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