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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,897.73, 623,630.33 and 247,948.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,897.73, 623,630.33 and 247,948.59 is: 342,175.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,897.73 : 623,630.33 = 247,948.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,897.73/623,630.33 = 247,948.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,897.73x = 623,630.33 × 247,948.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,897.73x = 154,628,261,624.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,628,261,624.61/451,897.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,175.35

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