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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,932.57, 623,646.11 and 247,978.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,932.57, 623,646.11 and 247,978.53 is: 342,198.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,932.57 : 623,646.11 = 247,978.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,932.57/623,646.11 = 247,978.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,932.57x = 623,646.11 × 247,978.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,932.57x = 154,650,844,358.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,650,844,358.13/451,932.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,198.94

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