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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,613.90, 687,337.65 and 221,445.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,613.90, 687,337.65 and 221,445.90 is: 331,887.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,613.90 : 687,337.65 = 221,445.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,613.90/687,337.65 = 221,445.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,613.90x = 687,337.65 × 221,445.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,613.90x = 152,208,104,508.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,208,104,508.14/458,613.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,887.25

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