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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,494.46, 692,238.51 and 248,362.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,494.46, 692,238.51 and 248,362.63 is: 372,542.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,494.46 : 692,238.51 = 248,362.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,494.46/692,238.51 = 248,362.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,494.46x = 692,238.51 × 248,362.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,494.46x = 171,926,175,200.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,926,175,200.29/461,494.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,542.23

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