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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,043.80, 687,209.70 and 221,394.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,043.80, 687,209.70 and 221,394.20 is: 332,160.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,043.80 : 687,209.70 = 221,394.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,043.80/687,209.70 = 221,394.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,043.80x = 687,209.70 × 221,394.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,043.80x = 152,144,241,763.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,144,241,763.74/458,043.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,160.90

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