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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,897.97, 623,630.68 and 247,948.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,897.97, 623,630.68 and 247,948.84 is: 342,175.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,897.97 : 623,630.68 = 247,948.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,897.97/623,630.68 = 247,948.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,897.97x = 623,630.68 × 247,948.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,897.97x = 154,628,503,694.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,628,503,694.41/451,897.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,175.70

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