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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,551.42, 623,133.74 and 247,604.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,551.42, 623,133.74 and 247,604.10 is: 341,689.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,551.42 : 623,133.74 = 247,604.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,551.42/623,133.74 = 247,604.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,551.42x = 623,133.74 × 247,604.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,551.42x = 154,290,470,659.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,290,470,659.72/451,551.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,689.70

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