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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,059.54, 694,885.80 and 249,975.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,059.54, 694,885.80 and 249,975.84 is: 375,123.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,059.54 : 694,885.80 = 249,975.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,059.54/694,885.80 = 249,975.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,059.54x = 694,885.80 × 249,975.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,059.54x = 173,704,661,559.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,704,661,559.07/463,059.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,123.82

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