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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,629.05, 693,661.32 and 248,554.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,629.05, 693,661.32 and 248,554.50 is: 373,487.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,629.05 : 693,661.32 = 248,554.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,629.05/693,661.32 = 248,554.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,629.05x = 693,661.32 × 248,554.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,629.05x = 172,412,642,561.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,412,642,561.94/461,629.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,487.42

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