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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,465.40, 687,114.90 and 221,297.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,465.40, 687,114.90 and 221,297.40 is: 331,664.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,465.40 : 687,114.90 = 221,297.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,465.40/687,114.90 = 221,297.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,465.40x = 687,114.90 × 221,297.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,465.40x = 152,056,740,871.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,056,740,871.26/458,465.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,664.59

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