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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,253.20, 687,552.60 and 221,805.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,253.20, 687,552.60 and 221,805.20 is: 332,791.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,253.20 : 687,552.60 = 221,805.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,253.20/687,552.60 = 221,805.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,253.20x = 687,552.60 × 221,805.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,253.20x = 152,502,741,953.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,502,741,953.52/458,253.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,791.44

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