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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,061.80, 687,236.70 and 221,412.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,061.80, 687,236.70 and 221,412.20 is: 332,187.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,061.80 : 687,236.70 = 221,412.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,061.80/687,236.70 = 221,412.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,061.80x = 687,236.70 × 221,412.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,061.80x = 152,162,589,667.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,162,589,667.74/458,061.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,187.90

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