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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,035.05, 686,351.91 and 244,833.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,035.05, 686,351.91 and 244,833.29 is: 366,875.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,035.05 : 686,351.91 = 244,833.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,035.05/686,351.91 = 244,833.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,035.05x = 686,351.91 × 244,833.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,035.05x = 168,041,796,223.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,041,796,223.08/458,035.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,875.41

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