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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,896.22, 623,595.73 and 247,942.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,896.22, 623,595.73 and 247,942.54 is: 342,149.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,896.22 : 623,595.73 = 247,942.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,896.22/623,595.73 = 247,942.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,896.22x = 623,595.73 × 247,942.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,896.22x = 154,615,904,871.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,615,904,871.66/451,896.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,149.15

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