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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,443.61, 622,978.70 and 247,487.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,443.61, 622,978.70 and 247,487.56 is: 341,525.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,443.61 : 622,978.70 = 247,487.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,443.61/622,978.70 = 247,487.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,443.61x = 622,978.70 × 247,487.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,443.61x = 154,179,481,192.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,179,481,192.52/451,443.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,525.45

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