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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,908, 636,053.12 and 248,940

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,908, 636,053.12 and 248,940 is: 343,537.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,908 : 636,053.12 = 248,940 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,908/636,053.12 = 248,940/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,908x = 636,053.12 × 248,940
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,908x = 158,339,063,692.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,339,063,692.80/460,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,537.24

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