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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,536.30, 687,804.45 and 248,584.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,536.30, 687,804.45 and 248,584.30 is: 372,876.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,536.30 : 687,804.45 = 248,584.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,536.30/687,804.45 = 248,584.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,536.30x = 687,804.45 × 248,584.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,536.30x = 170,977,387,740.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,977,387,740.14/458,536.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,876.45

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