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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,052.80, 687,079.20 and 221,856.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,052.80, 687,079.20 and 221,856.80 is: 332,785.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,052.80 : 687,079.20 = 221,856.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,052.80/687,079.20 = 221,856.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,052.80x = 687,079.20 × 221,856.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,052.80x = 152,433,192,658.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,433,192,658.56/458,052.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,785.20

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