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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,000.20, 686,805.90 and 221,415.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,000.20, 686,805.90 and 221,415.40 is: 332,029.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,000.20 : 686,805.90 = 221,415.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,000.20/686,805.90 = 221,415.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,000.20x = 686,805.90 × 221,415.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,000.20x = 152,069,403,070.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,069,403,070.86/458,000.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,029.12

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