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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,024.09, 686,335.51 and 244,822.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,024.09, 686,335.51 and 244,822.34 is: 366,859.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,024.09 : 686,335.51 = 244,822.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,024.09/686,335.51 = 244,822.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,024.09x = 686,335.51 × 244,822.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,024.09x = 168,030,265,583.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,030,265,583.29/458,024.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,859.01

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