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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,647.90, 687,388.65 and 221,479.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,647.90, 687,388.65 and 221,479.90 is: 331,938.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,647.90 : 687,388.65 = 221,479.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,647.90/687,388.65 = 221,479.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,647.90x = 687,388.65 × 221,479.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,647.90x = 152,242,769,463.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,242,769,463.14/458,647.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,938.22

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