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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,623.90, 688,045.20 and 221,771.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,623.90, 688,045.20 and 221,771.80 is: 332,710.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,623.90 : 688,045.20 = 221,771.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,623.90/688,045.20 = 221,771.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,623.90x = 688,045.20 × 221,771.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,623.90x = 152,589,022,485.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,589,022,485.36/458,623.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,710.58

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