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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,834.40, 687,668.40 and 221,666.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,834.40, 687,668.40 and 221,666.40 is: 332,217.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,834.40 : 687,668.40 = 221,666.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,834.40/687,668.40 = 221,666.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,834.40x = 687,668.40 × 221,666.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,834.40x = 152,432,978,621.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,432,978,621.76/458,834.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,217.85

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