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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,952.36, 623,692.53 and 248,006.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,952.36, 623,692.53 and 248,006.69 is: 342,248.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,952.36 : 623,692.53 = 248,006.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,952.36/623,692.53 = 248,006.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,952.36x = 623,692.53 × 248,006.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,952.36x = 154,679,918,702.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,679,918,702.99/451,952.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,248.28

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