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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,034.80, 686,351.54 and 244,833.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,034.80, 686,351.54 and 244,833.04 is: 366,875.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,034.80 : 686,351.54 = 244,833.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,034.80/686,351.54 = 244,833.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,034.80x = 686,351.54 × 244,833.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,034.80x = 168,041,534,046.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,041,534,046.88/458,034.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,875.04

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