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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,033.80, 687,194.70 and 221,384.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,033.80, 687,194.70 and 221,384.20 is: 332,145.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,033.80 : 687,194.70 = 221,384.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,033.80/687,194.70 = 221,384.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,033.80x = 687,194.70 × 221,384.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,033.80x = 152,134,048,903.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,134,048,903.74/458,033.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,145.90

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