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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,607.44, 694,068.76 and 249,396

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,607.44, 694,068.76 and 249,396 is: 374,178.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,607.44 : 694,068.76 = 249,396 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,607.44/694,068.76 = 249,396/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,607.44x = 694,068.76 × 249,396
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,607.44x = 173,097,972,468.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,097,972,468.96/462,607.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,178.96

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