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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,474.80, 687,712.20 and 221,841.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,474.80, 687,712.20 and 221,841.40 is: 332,762.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,474.80 : 687,712.20 = 221,841.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,474.80/687,712.20 = 221,841.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,474.80x = 687,712.20 × 221,841.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,474.80x = 152,563,037,245.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,563,037,245.08/458,474.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,762.10

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