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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,227.20, 687,513.60 and 221,779.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,227.20, 687,513.60 and 221,779.20 is: 332,752.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,227.20 : 687,513.60 = 221,779.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,227.20/687,513.60 = 221,779.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,227.20x = 687,513.60 × 221,779.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,227.20x = 152,476,216,197.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,476,216,197.12/458,227.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,752.43

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