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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,898.97, 623,632.06 and 247,949.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,898.97, 623,632.06 and 247,949.84 is: 342,177.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,898.97 : 623,632.06 = 247,949.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,898.97/623,632.06 = 247,949.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,898.97x = 623,632.06 × 247,949.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,898.97x = 154,629,469,495.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,629,469,495.87/451,898.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,177.08

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