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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,497.32, 692,242.84 and 248,365.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,497.32, 692,242.84 and 248,365.52 is: 372,546.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,497.32 : 692,242.84 = 248,365.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,497.32/692,242.84 = 248,365.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,497.32x = 692,242.84 × 248,365.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,497.32x = 171,929,252,922.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,929,252,922.88/461,497.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,546.59

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