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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,573.34, 693,577.74 and 248,498.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,573.34, 693,577.74 and 248,498.79 is: 373,403.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,573.34 : 693,577.74 = 248,498.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,573.34/693,577.74 = 248,498.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,573.34x = 693,577.74 × 248,498.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,573.34x = 172,353,226,094.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,353,226,094.08/461,573.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,403.77

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