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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,821, 635,932.98 and 248,853

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,821, 635,932.98 and 248,853 is: 343,417.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,821 : 635,932.98 = 248,853 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,821/635,932.98 = 248,853/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,821x = 635,932.98 × 248,853
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,821x = 158,253,829,871.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,253,829,871.94/460,821
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,417.14

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