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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,881.80, 688,322.70 and 246,305.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,881.80, 688,322.70 and 246,305.40 is: 369,458.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,881.80 : 688,322.70 = 246,305.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,881.80/688,322.70 = 246,305.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,881.80x = 688,322.70 × 246,305.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,881.80x = 169,537,597,952.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,537,597,952.58/458,881.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,458.10

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