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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,216.80, 687,325.20 and 245,640.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,216.80, 687,325.20 and 245,640.40 is: 368,460.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,216.80 : 687,325.20 = 245,640.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,216.80/687,325.20 = 245,640.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,216.80x = 687,325.20 × 245,640.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,216.80x = 168,834,837,058.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,834,837,058.08/458,216.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,460.60

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