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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,323.20, 687,657.60 and 221,875.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,323.20, 687,657.60 and 221,875.20 is: 332,896.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,323.20 : 687,657.60 = 221,875.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,323.20/687,657.60 = 221,875.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,323.20x = 687,657.60 × 221,875.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,323.20x = 152,574,167,531.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,574,167,531.52/458,323.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,896.45

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