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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,961.92, 694,173.02 and 248,893.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,961.92, 694,173.02 and 248,893.45 is: 374,002.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,961.92 : 694,173.02 = 248,893.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,961.92/694,173.02 = 248,893.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,961.92x = 694,173.02 × 248,893.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,961.92x = 172,775,117,844.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,775,117,844.72/461,961.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,002.94

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