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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,664.30, 687,996.45 and 246,087.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,664.30, 687,996.45 and 246,087.90 is: 369,131.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,664.30 : 687,996.45 = 246,087.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,664.30/687,996.45 = 246,087.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,664.30x = 687,996.45 × 246,087.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,664.30x = 169,307,601,587.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,307,601,587.96/458,664.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,131.85

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