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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,624.67, 693,654.74 and 248,550.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,624.67, 693,654.74 and 248,550.12 is: 373,480.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,624.67 : 693,654.74 = 248,550.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,624.67/693,654.74 = 248,550.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,624.67x = 693,654.74 × 248,550.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,624.67x = 172,407,968,554.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,407,968,554.88/461,624.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,480.84

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