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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,034.70, 686,857.65 and 221,449.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,034.70, 686,857.65 and 221,449.90 is: 332,080.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,034.70 : 686,857.65 = 221,449.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,034.70/686,857.65 = 221,449.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,034.70x = 686,857.65 × 221,449.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,034.70x = 152,104,557,906.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,104,557,906.74/458,034.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,080.86

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