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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,557.40, 687,252.90 and 221,389.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,557.40, 687,252.90 and 221,389.40 is: 331,802.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,557.40 : 687,252.90 = 221,389.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,557.40/687,252.90 = 221,389.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,557.40x = 687,252.90 × 221,389.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,557.40x = 152,150,507,179.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,150,507,179.26/458,557.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,802.53

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