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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,950.17, 623,689.51 and 248,004.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,950.17, 623,689.51 and 248,004.50 is: 342,245.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,950.17 : 623,689.51 = 248,004.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,950.17/623,689.51 = 248,004.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,950.17x = 623,689.51 × 248,004.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,950.17x = 154,677,805,317.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,677,805,317.60/451,950.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,245.26

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