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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,471.80, 687,707.70 and 221,838.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,471.80, 687,707.70 and 221,838.40 is: 332,757.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,471.80 : 687,707.70 = 221,838.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,471.80/687,707.70 = 221,838.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,471.80x = 687,707.70 × 221,838.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,471.80x = 152,559,975,835.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,559,975,835.68/458,471.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,757.60

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