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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,529.08, 691,882.14 and 248,411.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,529.08, 691,882.14 and 248,411.48 is: 372,395.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,529.08 : 691,882.14 = 248,411.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,529.08/691,882.14 = 248,411.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,529.08x = 691,882.14 × 248,411.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,529.08x = 171,871,466,382.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,871,466,382.97/461,529.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,395.75

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