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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,126.80, 687,334.20 and 221,477.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,126.80, 687,334.20 and 221,477.20 is: 332,285.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,126.80 : 687,334.20 = 221,477.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,126.80/687,334.20 = 221,477.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,126.80x = 687,334.20 × 221,477.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,126.80x = 152,228,854,080.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,228,854,080.24/458,126.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,285.42

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