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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,090, 636,304.20 and 249,122

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,090, 636,304.20 and 249,122 is: 343,788.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,090 : 636,304.20 = 249,122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,090/636,304.20 = 249,122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,090x = 636,304.20 × 249,122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,090x = 158,517,374,912.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,517,374,912.40/461,090
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,788.36

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