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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,472.40, 687,125.40 and 221,304.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,472.40, 687,125.40 and 221,304.40 is: 331,675.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,472.40 : 687,125.40 = 221,304.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,472.40/687,125.40 = 221,304.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,472.40x = 687,125.40 × 221,304.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,472.40x = 152,063,874,371.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,063,874,371.76/458,472.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,675.09

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