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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,292, 636,582.96 and 249,324

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,292, 636,582.96 and 249,324 is: 344,067.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,292 : 636,582.96 = 249,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,292/636,582.96 = 249,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,292x = 636,582.96 × 249,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,292x = 158,715,409,919.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,715,409,919.04/461,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,067.12

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