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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,625.72, 682,135.23 and 244,017.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,625.72, 682,135.23 and 244,017.62 is: 366,131.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,625.72 : 682,135.23 = 244,017.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,625.72/682,135.23 = 244,017.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,625.72x = 682,135.23 × 244,017.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,625.72x = 166,453,015,342.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,453,015,342.75/454,625.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,131.98

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