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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,095, 636,311.10 and 249,127

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,095, 636,311.10 and 249,127 is: 343,795.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,095 : 636,311.10 = 249,127 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,095/636,311.10 = 249,127/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,095x = 636,311.10 × 249,127
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,095x = 158,522,275,409.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,522,275,409.70/461,095
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,795.26

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