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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,242.54, 693,521.42 and 249,032.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,242.54, 693,521.42 and 249,032.32 is: 373,633.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,242.54 : 693,521.42 = 249,032.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,242.54/693,521.42 = 249,032.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,242.54x = 693,521.42 × 249,032.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,242.54x = 172,709,248,192.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,709,248,192.29/462,242.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,633.39

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