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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,594.24, 466,769.45 and 248,699.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,594.24, 466,769.45 and 248,699.82 is: 371,361.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,594.24 : 466,769.45 = 248,699.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,594.24/466,769.45 = 248,699.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,594.24x = 466,769.45 × 248,699.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,594.24x = 116,085,478,196.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,085,478,196.50/312,594.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,361.54

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