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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,700.80, 688,051.20 and 248,748.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,700.80, 688,051.20 and 248,748.80 is: 373,123.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,700.80 : 688,051.20 = 248,748.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,700.80/688,051.20 = 248,748.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,700.80x = 688,051.20 × 248,748.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,700.80x = 171,151,910,338.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,151,910,338.56/458,700.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,123.20

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