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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459,027.81, 688,119.51 and 245,942.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459,027.81, 688,119.51 and 245,942.33 is: 368,687.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459,027.81 : 688,119.51 = 245,942.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459,027.81/688,119.51 = 245,942.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459,027.81x = 688,119.51 × 245,942.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459,027.81x = 169,237,715,607.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,237,715,607.86/459,027.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,687.28

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