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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,334.20, 687,674.10 and 221,886.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,334.20, 687,674.10 and 221,886.20 is: 332,912.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,334.20 : 687,674.10 = 221,886.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,334.20/687,674.10 = 221,886.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,334.20x = 687,674.10 × 221,886.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,334.20x = 152,585,392,887.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,585,392,887.42/458,334.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,912.95

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