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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,637.40, 687,372.90 and 221,469.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,637.40, 687,372.90 and 221,469.40 is: 331,922.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,637.40 : 687,372.90 = 221,469.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,637.40/687,372.90 = 221,469.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,637.40x = 687,372.90 × 221,469.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,637.40x = 152,232,063,739.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,232,063,739.26/458,637.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,922.48

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