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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460,979, 636,151.02 and 249,011

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460,979, 636,151.02 and 249,011 is: 343,635.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460,979 : 636,151.02 = 249,011 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460,979/636,151.02 = 249,011/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460,979x = 636,151.02 × 249,011
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460,979x = 158,408,601,641.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,408,601,641.22/460,979
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,635.18

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