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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450,144.96, 621,175.68 and 248,928

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450,144.96, 621,175.68 and 248,928 is: 343,507.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,144.96 : 621,175.68 = 248,928 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,144.96/621,175.68 = 248,928/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,144.96x = 621,175.68 × 248,928
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,144.96x = 154,628,019,671.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,628,019,671.04/450,144.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,507.17

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