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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,662.14, 687,201.03 and 248,447.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,662.14, 687,201.03 and 248,447.70 is: 372,242.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,662.14 : 687,201.03 = 248,447.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,662.14/687,201.03 = 248,447.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,662.14x = 687,201.03 × 248,447.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,662.14x = 170,733,515,341.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,733,515,341.13/458,662.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,242.44

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