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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,951.36, 623,691.15 and 248,005.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,951.36, 623,691.15 and 248,005.69 is: 342,246.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,951.36 : 623,691.15 = 248,005.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,951.36/623,691.15 = 248,005.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,951.36x = 623,691.15 × 248,005.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,951.36x = 154,678,952,762.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,678,952,762.62/451,951.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,246.90

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