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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,140.70, 687,016.65 and 221,555.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,140.70, 687,016.65 and 221,555.90 is: 332,239.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,140.70 : 687,016.65 = 221,555.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,140.70/687,016.65 = 221,555.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,140.70x = 687,016.65 × 221,555.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,140.70x = 152,212,592,205.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,212,592,205.74/458,140.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,239.84

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