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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,089.80, 687,278.70 and 221,440.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,089.80, 687,278.70 and 221,440.20 is: 332,229.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,089.80 : 687,278.70 = 221,440.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,089.80/687,278.70 = 221,440.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,089.80x = 687,278.70 × 221,440.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,089.80x = 152,191,132,783.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,191,132,783.74/458,089.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,229.91

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