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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,650.91, 682,173.05 and 244,042.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,650.91, 682,173.05 and 244,042.99 is: 366,170.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,650.91 : 682,173.05 = 244,042.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,650.91/682,173.05 = 244,042.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,650.91x = 682,173.05 × 244,042.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,650.91x = 166,479,550,819.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,479,550,819.42/454,650.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,170.06

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