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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,744.83, 692,613.60 and 248,612.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,744.83, 692,613.60 and 248,612.59 is: 372,916.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,744.83 : 692,613.60 = 248,612.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,744.83/692,613.60 = 248,612.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,744.83x = 692,613.60 × 248,612.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,744.83x = 172,192,460,965.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,192,460,965.22/461,744.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,916.92

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