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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,274.20, 687,584.10 and 221,826.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,274.20, 687,584.10 and 221,826.20 is: 332,822.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,274.20 : 687,584.10 = 221,826.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,274.20/687,584.10 = 221,826.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,274.20x = 687,584.10 × 221,826.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,274.20x = 152,524,168,083.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,524,168,083.42/458,274.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,822.94

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