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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,952.81, 694,159.39 and 248,884.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,952.81, 694,159.39 and 248,884.33 is: 373,989.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,952.81 : 694,159.39 = 248,884.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,952.81/694,159.39 = 248,884.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,952.81x = 694,159.39 × 248,884.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,952.81x = 172,765,394,693.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,765,394,693.36/461,952.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,989.27

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