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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,981.68, 682,472.40 and 244,329.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,981.68, 682,472.40 and 244,329.84 is: 366,494.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,981.68 : 682,472.40 = 244,329.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,981.68/682,472.40 = 244,329.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,981.68x = 682,472.40 × 244,329.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,981.68x = 166,748,372,296.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,748,372,296.42/454,981.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,494.70

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