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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,789.71, 623,474.60 and 247,841.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,789.71, 623,474.60 and 247,841.02 is: 342,023.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,789.71 : 623,474.60 = 247,841.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,789.71/623,474.60 = 247,841.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,789.71x = 623,474.60 × 247,841.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,789.71x = 154,522,580,808.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,522,580,808.09/451,789.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,023.24

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