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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,777.98, 623,461.92 and 247,839.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,777.98, 623,461.92 and 247,839.30 is: 342,022.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,777.98 : 623,461.92 = 247,839.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,777.98/623,461.92 = 247,839.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,777.98x = 623,461.92 × 247,839.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,777.98x = 154,518,365,829.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,518,365,829.46/451,777.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,022.79

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