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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,023.09, 686,334.01 and 244,821.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,023.09, 686,334.01 and 244,821.34 is: 366,857.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,023.09 : 686,334.01 = 244,821.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,023.09/686,334.01 = 244,821.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,023.09x = 686,334.01 × 244,821.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,023.09x = 168,029,212,015.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,029,212,015.77/458,023.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,857.51

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