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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,888.42, 623,605.74 and 247,940.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,888.42, 623,605.74 and 247,940.65 is: 342,157.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,888.42 : 623,605.74 = 247,940.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,888.42/623,605.74 = 247,940.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,888.42x = 623,605.74 × 247,940.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,888.42x = 154,617,208,861.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,617,208,861.28/451,888.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,157.94

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