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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,515.40, 687,189.90 and 221,347.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,515.40, 687,189.90 and 221,347.40 is: 331,739.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,515.40 : 687,189.90 = 221,347.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,515.40/687,189.90 = 221,347.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,515.40x = 687,189.90 × 221,347.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,515.40x = 152,107,697,671.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,107,697,671.26/458,515.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,739.56

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