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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,681.80, 688,022.70 and 248,729.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,681.80, 688,022.70 and 248,729.80 is: 373,094.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,681.80 : 688,022.70 = 248,729.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,681.80/688,022.70 = 248,729.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,681.80x = 688,022.70 × 248,729.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,681.80x = 171,131,748,566.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,131,748,566.46/458,681.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,094.70

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