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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,362.63, 686,750.14 and 248,144.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,362.63, 686,750.14 and 248,144.95 is: 371,787.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,362.63 : 686,750.14 = 248,144.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,362.63/686,750.14 = 248,144.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,362.63x = 686,750.14 × 248,144.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,362.63x = 170,413,579,152.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,413,579,152.79/458,362.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,787.68

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