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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,228.80, 687,343.20 and 245,652.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,228.80, 687,343.20 and 245,652.40 is: 368,478.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,228.80 : 687,343.20 = 245,652.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,228.80/687,343.20 = 245,652.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,228.80x = 687,343.20 × 245,652.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,228.80x = 168,847,506,703.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,847,506,703.68/458,228.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,478.60

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