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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,243.46, 692,065.00 and 247,762.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,243.46, 692,065.00 and 247,762.28 is: 371,750.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,243.46 : 692,065.00 = 247,762.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,243.46/692,065.00 = 247,762.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,243.46x = 692,065.00 × 247,762.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,243.46x = 171,467,599,093.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,467,599,093.55/461,243.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,750.74

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