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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,541.80, 687,812.70 and 248,589.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,541.80, 687,812.70 and 248,589.80 is: 372,884.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,541.80 : 687,812.70 = 248,589.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,541.80/687,812.70 = 248,589.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,541.80x = 687,812.70 × 248,589.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,541.80x = 170,983,221,530.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,983,221,530.46/458,541.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,884.70

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