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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,652.40, 687,395.40 and 221,484.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,652.40, 687,395.40 and 221,484.40 is: 331,944.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,652.40 : 687,395.40 = 221,484.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,652.40/687,395.40 = 221,484.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,652.40x = 687,395.40 × 221,484.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,652.40x = 152,247,357,731.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,247,357,731.76/458,652.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,944.97

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