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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,950.81, 694,156.39 and 248,882.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,950.81, 694,156.39 and 248,882.33 is: 373,986.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,950.81 : 694,156.39 = 248,882.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,950.81/694,156.39 = 248,882.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,950.81x = 694,156.39 × 248,882.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,950.81x = 172,763,259,727.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,763,259,727.59/461,950.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,986.27

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