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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,651.40, 687,393.90 and 221,483.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,651.40, 687,393.90 and 221,483.40 is: 331,943.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,651.40 : 687,393.90 = 221,483.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,651.40/687,393.90 = 221,483.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,651.40x = 687,393.90 × 221,483.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,651.40x = 152,246,338,111.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,246,338,111.26/458,651.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,943.47

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