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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,051.80, 687,077.70 and 221,855.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,051.80, 687,077.70 and 221,855.80 is: 332,783.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,051.80 : 687,077.70 = 221,855.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,051.80/687,077.70 = 221,855.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,051.80x = 687,077.70 × 221,855.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,051.80x = 152,432,172,795.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,432,172,795.66/458,051.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,783.70

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