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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,628.05, 693,659.81 and 248,553.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,628.05, 693,659.81 and 248,553.50 is: 373,485.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,628.05 : 693,659.81 = 248,553.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,628.05/693,659.81 = 248,553.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,628.05x = 693,659.81 × 248,553.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,628.05x = 172,411,570,737.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,411,570,737.92/461,628.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,485.91

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