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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,034.05, 686,350.42 and 244,832.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,034.05, 686,350.42 and 244,832.29 is: 366,873.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,034.05 : 686,350.42 = 244,832.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,034.05/686,350.42 = 244,832.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,034.05x = 686,350.42 × 244,832.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,034.05x = 168,040,743,846.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,040,743,846.90/458,034.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,873.91

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