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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,077.44, 687,116.18 and 248,125.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,077.44, 687,116.18 and 248,125.44 is: 372,188.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,077.44 : 687,116.18 = 248,125.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,077.44/687,116.18 = 248,125.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,077.44x = 687,116.18 × 248,125.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,077.44x = 170,491,003,252.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,491,003,252.99/458,077.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,188.17

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