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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,949.61, 623,688.74 and 248,003.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,949.61, 623,688.74 and 248,003.94 is: 342,244.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,949.61 : 623,688.74 = 248,003.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,949.61/623,688.74 = 248,003.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,949.61x = 623,688.74 × 248,003.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,949.61x = 154,677,263,553.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,677,263,553.77/451,949.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,244.49

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