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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,037.20, 686,861.40 and 221,452.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,037.20, 686,861.40 and 221,452.40 is: 332,084.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,037.20 : 686,861.40 = 221,452.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,037.20/686,861.40 = 221,452.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,037.20x = 686,861.40 × 221,452.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,037.20x = 152,107,105,497.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,107,105,497.36/458,037.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,084.61

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