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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,145.96, 622,556.82 and 247,159.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,145.96, 622,556.82 and 247,159.40 is: 341,066.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,145.96 : 622,556.82 = 247,159.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,145.96/622,556.82 = 247,159.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,145.96x = 622,556.82 × 247,159.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,145.96x = 153,870,770,097.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,870,770,097.11/451,145.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,066.49

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