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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,073.68, 694,328.76 and 248,999.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,073.68, 694,328.76 and 248,999.94 is: 374,156.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,073.68 : 694,328.76 = 248,999.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,073.68/694,328.76 = 248,999.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,073.68x = 694,328.76 × 248,999.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,073.68x = 172,887,819,580.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,887,819,580.27/462,073.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,156.39

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