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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,240.54, 693,518.42 and 249,030.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,240.54, 693,518.42 and 249,030.32 is: 373,630.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,240.54 : 693,518.42 = 249,030.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,240.54/693,518.42 = 249,030.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,240.54x = 693,518.42 × 249,030.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,240.54x = 172,707,111,213.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,707,111,213.48/462,240.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,630.39

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