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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,674.59, 693,729.61 and 248,600.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,674.59, 693,729.61 and 248,600.04 is: 373,555.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,674.59 : 693,729.61 = 248,600.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,674.59/693,729.61 = 248,600.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,674.59x = 693,729.61 × 248,600.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,674.59x = 172,461,206,970.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,461,206,970.57/461,674.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,555.77

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