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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,041.80, 687,062.70 and 221,845.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,041.80, 687,062.70 and 221,845.80 is: 332,768.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,041.80 : 687,062.70 = 221,845.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,041.80/687,062.70 = 221,845.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,041.80x = 687,062.70 × 221,845.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,041.80x = 152,421,974,331.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,421,974,331.66/458,041.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,768.70

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