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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,293.14, 687,024.18 and 247,685.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,293.14, 687,024.18 and 247,685.04 is: 371,302.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,293.14 : 687,024.18 = 247,685.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,293.14/687,024.18 = 247,685.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,293.14x = 687,024.18 × 247,685.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,293.14x = 170,165,611,504.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,165,611,504.27/458,293.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,302.99

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