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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,053.80, 687,080.70 and 221,857.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,053.80, 687,080.70 and 221,857.80 is: 332,786.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,053.80 : 687,080.70 = 221,857.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,053.80/687,080.70 = 221,857.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,053.80x = 687,080.70 × 221,857.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,053.80x = 152,434,212,524.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,434,212,524.46/458,053.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,786.70

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