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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,150.20, 687,030.90 and 221,565.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,150.20, 687,030.90 and 221,565.40 is: 332,254.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,150.20 : 687,030.90 = 221,565.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,150.20/687,030.90 = 221,565.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,150.20x = 687,030.90 × 221,565.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,150.20x = 152,222,276,170.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,222,276,170.86/458,150.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,254.09

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