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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,171.04, 686,517.84 and 247,908

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,171.04, 686,517.84 and 247,908 is: 371,462.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,171.04 : 686,517.84 = 247,908 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,171.04/686,517.84 = 247,908/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,171.04x = 686,517.84 × 247,908
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,171.04x = 170,193,264,678.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,193,264,678.72/458,171.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,462.29

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