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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,816.80, 688,225.20 and 248,864.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,816.80, 688,225.20 and 248,864.80 is: 373,297.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,816.80 : 688,225.20 = 248,864.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,816.80/688,225.20 = 248,864.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,816.80x = 688,225.20 × 248,864.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,816.80x = 171,275,026,752.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,275,026,752.96/458,816.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,297.20

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