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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,482.57, 623,038.84 and 247,535.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,482.57, 623,038.84 and 247,535.25 is: 341,594.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,482.57 : 623,038.84 = 247,535.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,482.57/623,038.84 = 247,535.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,482.57x = 623,038.84 × 247,535.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,482.57x = 154,224,071,903.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,224,071,903.92/451,482.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,594.75

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