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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,949.81, 694,154.89 and 248,881.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,949.81, 694,154.89 and 248,881.33 is: 373,984.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,949.81 : 694,154.89 = 248,881.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,949.81/694,154.89 = 248,881.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,949.81x = 694,154.89 × 248,881.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,949.81x = 172,762,194,680.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,762,194,680.33/461,949.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,984.77

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