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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,480.68, 692,217.91 and 248,348.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,480.68, 692,217.91 and 248,348.88 is: 372,521.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,480.68 : 692,217.91 = 248,348.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,480.68/692,217.91 = 248,348.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,480.68x = 692,217.91 × 248,348.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,480.68x = 171,911,542,664.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,911,542,664.44/461,480.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,521.65

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