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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,956.76, 686,960.94 and 245,190.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,956.76, 686,960.94 and 245,190.20 is: 366,997.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,956.76 : 686,960.94 = 245,190.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,956.76/686,960.94 = 245,190.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,956.76x = 686,960.94 × 245,190.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,956.76x = 168,436,090,270.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,436,090,270.79/458,956.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,997.73

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