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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,256.70, 687,557.85 and 221,808.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,256.70, 687,557.85 and 221,808.70 is: 332,796.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,256.70 : 687,557.85 = 221,808.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,256.70/687,557.85 = 221,808.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,256.70x = 687,557.85 × 221,808.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,256.70x = 152,506,312,883.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,506,312,883.30/458,256.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,796.69

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