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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,929.92, 623,659.20 and 247,976.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,929.92, 623,659.20 and 247,976.96 is: 342,205.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,929.92 : 623,659.20 = 247,976.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,929.92/623,659.20 = 247,976.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,929.92x = 623,659.20 × 247,976.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,929.92x = 154,653,112,492.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,653,112,492.03/451,929.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,205.96

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