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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,953.81, 694,160.89 and 248,885.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,953.81, 694,160.89 and 248,885.33 is: 373,990.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,953.81 : 694,160.89 = 248,885.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,953.81/694,160.89 = 248,885.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,953.81x = 694,160.89 × 248,885.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,953.81x = 172,766,462,180.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,766,462,180.74/461,953.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,990.77

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