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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,808.10, 623,492.64 and 247,853.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,808.10, 623,492.64 and 247,853.79 is: 342,036.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,808.10 : 623,492.64 = 247,853.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,808.10/623,492.64 = 247,853.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,808.10x = 623,492.64 × 247,853.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,808.10x = 154,535,013,861.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,535,013,861.11/451,808.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,036.84

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