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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,294.14, 687,025.68 and 247,686.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,294.14, 687,025.68 and 247,686.04 is: 371,304.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,294.14 : 687,025.68 = 247,686.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,294.14/687,025.68 = 247,686.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,294.14x = 687,025.68 × 247,686.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,294.14x = 170,166,670,057.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,166,670,057.51/458,294.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,304.49

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