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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,601.44, 694,059.76 and 249,390

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,601.44, 694,059.76 and 249,390 is: 374,169.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,601.44 : 694,059.76 = 249,390 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,601.44/694,059.76 = 249,390/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,601.44x = 694,059.76 × 249,390
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,601.44x = 173,091,563,546.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,091,563,546.40/462,601.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,169.96

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