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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,094, 636,309.72 and 249,126

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,094, 636,309.72 and 249,126 is: 343,793.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,094 : 636,309.72 = 249,126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,094/636,309.72 = 249,126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,094x = 636,309.72 × 249,126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,094x = 158,521,295,304.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,521,295,304.72/461,094
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,793.88

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