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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,315.74, 693,631.15 and 249,105.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,315.74, 693,631.15 and 249,105.51 is: 373,743.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,315.74 : 693,631.15 = 249,105.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,315.74/693,631.15 = 249,105.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,315.74x = 693,631.15 × 249,105.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,315.74x = 172,787,340,749.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,787,340,749.87/462,315.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,743.15

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