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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,296.80, 687,445.20 and 248,344.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,296.80, 687,445.20 and 248,344.80 is: 372,517.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,296.80 : 687,445.20 = 248,344.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,296.80/687,445.20 = 248,344.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,296.80x = 687,445.20 × 248,344.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,296.80x = 170,723,440,704.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,723,440,704.96/458,296.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,517.20

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