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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,320.20, 687,653.10 and 221,872.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,320.20, 687,653.10 and 221,872.20 is: 332,891.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,320.20 : 687,653.10 = 221,872.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,320.20/687,653.10 = 221,872.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,320.20x = 687,653.10 × 221,872.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,320.20x = 152,571,106,133.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,571,106,133.82/458,320.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,891.95

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