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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,333.48, 689,644.85 and 250,148.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,333.48, 689,644.85 and 250,148.20 is: 374,757.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,333.48 : 689,644.85 = 250,148.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,333.48/689,644.85 = 250,148.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,333.48x = 689,644.85 × 250,148.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,333.48x = 172,513,414,418.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,513,414,418.55/460,333.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,757.48

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