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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,036.05, 686,353.41 and 244,834.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,036.05, 686,353.41 and 244,834.29 is: 366,876.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,036.05 : 686,353.41 = 244,834.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,036.05/686,353.41 = 244,834.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,036.05x = 686,353.41 × 244,834.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,036.05x = 168,042,849,826.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,042,849,826.43/458,036.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,876.91

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