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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,617.03, 623,174.24 and 247,614.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,617.03, 623,174.24 and 247,614.28 is: 341,676.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,617.03 : 623,174.24 = 247,614.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,617.03/623,174.24 = 247,614.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,617.03x = 623,174.24 × 247,614.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,617.03x = 154,306,839,813.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,306,839,813.25/451,617.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,676.31

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