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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,814.80, 688,222.20 and 248,862.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,814.80, 688,222.20 and 248,862.80 is: 373,294.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,814.80 : 688,222.20 = 248,862.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,814.80/688,222.20 = 248,862.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,814.80x = 688,222.20 × 248,862.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,814.80x = 171,272,903,714.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,272,903,714.16/458,814.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,294.20

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