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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,614.09, 623,228.31 and 247,666.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,614.09, 623,228.31 and 247,666.45 is: 341,780.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,614.09 : 623,228.31 = 247,666.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,614.09/623,228.31 = 247,666.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,614.09x = 623,228.31 × 247,666.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,614.09x = 154,352,743,077.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,352,743,077.20/451,614.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,780.18

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