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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,825.94, 692,938.48 and 248,344.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,825.94, 692,938.48 and 248,344.33 is: 372,623.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,825.94 : 692,938.48 = 248,344.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,825.94/692,938.48 = 248,344.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,825.94x = 692,938.48 × 248,344.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,825.94x = 172,087,341,958.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,087,341,958.52/461,825.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,623.81

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