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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,969.53, 694,455.45 and 249,837.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,969.53, 694,455.45 and 249,837.75 is: 374,757.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,969.53 : 694,455.45 = 249,837.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,969.53/694,455.45 = 249,837.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,969.53x = 694,455.45 × 249,837.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,969.53x = 173,501,190,589.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,501,190,589.25/462,969.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,757.25

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