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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,912.82, 623,618.82 and 247,958.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,912.82, 623,618.82 and 247,958.66 is: 342,171.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,912.82 : 623,618.82 = 247,958.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,912.82/623,618.82 = 247,958.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,912.82x = 623,618.82 × 247,958.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,912.82x = 154,631,686,957.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,631,686,957.98/451,912.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,171.50

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