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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,977.64, 687,974.25 and 221,994.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,977.64, 687,974.25 and 221,994.32 is: 332,753.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,977.64 : 687,974.25 = 221,994.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,977.64/687,974.25 = 221,994.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,977.64x = 687,974.25 × 221,994.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,977.64x = 152,726,377,526.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,726,377,526.20/458,977.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,753.41

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