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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,106.68, 687,232.92 and 221,466.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,106.68, 687,232.92 and 221,466.80 is: 332,235.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,106.68 : 687,232.92 = 221,466.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,106.68/687,232.92 = 221,466.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,106.68x = 687,232.92 × 221,466.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,106.68x = 152,199,275,647.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,199,275,647.06/458,106.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,235.44

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