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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,039.20, 686,864.40 and 221,454.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,039.20, 686,864.40 and 221,454.40 is: 332,087.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,039.20 : 686,864.40 = 221,454.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,039.20/686,864.40 = 221,454.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,039.20x = 686,864.40 × 221,454.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,039.20x = 152,109,143,583.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,109,143,583.36/458,039.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,087.61

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