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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,805.80, 677,708.70 and 248,852.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,805.80, 677,708.70 and 248,852.20 is: 373,278.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,805.80 : 677,708.70 = 248,852.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,805.80/677,708.70 = 248,852.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,805.80x = 677,708.70 × 248,852.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,805.80x = 168,649,300,954.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,649,300,954.14/451,805.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,278.30

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