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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,665.80, 687,998.70 and 246,089.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,665.80, 687,998.70 and 246,089.40 is: 369,134.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,665.80 : 687,998.70 = 246,089.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,665.80/687,998.70 = 246,089.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,665.80x = 687,998.70 × 246,089.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,665.80x = 169,309,187,283.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,309,187,283.78/458,665.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,134.10

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