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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,891.84, 623,589.68 and 247,938.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,891.84, 623,589.68 and 247,938.16 is: 342,143.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,891.84 : 623,589.68 = 247,938.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,891.84/623,589.68 = 247,938.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,891.84x = 623,589.68 × 247,938.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,891.84x = 154,611,677,854.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,611,677,854.19/451,891.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,143.11

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