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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,291.20, 687,609.60 and 221,843.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,291.20, 687,609.60 and 221,843.20 is: 332,848.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,291.20 : 687,609.60 = 221,843.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,291.20/687,609.60 = 221,843.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,291.20x = 687,609.60 × 221,843.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,291.20x = 152,541,514,014.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,541,514,014.72/458,291.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,848.45

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