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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,293, 636,584.34 and 249,325

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,293, 636,584.34 and 249,325 is: 344,068.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,293 : 636,584.34 = 249,325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,293/636,584.34 = 249,325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,293x = 636,584.34 × 249,325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,293x = 158,716,390,570.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,716,390,570.50/461,293
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,068.50

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