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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,960.92, 694,171.52 and 248,892.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,960.92, 694,171.52 and 248,892.45 is: 374,001.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,960.92 : 694,171.52 = 248,892.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,960.92/694,171.52 = 248,892.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,960.92x = 694,171.52 × 248,892.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,960.92x = 172,774,047,418.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,774,047,418.77/461,960.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,001.43

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