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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,956.26, 623,678.73 and 248,002.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,956.26, 623,678.73 and 248,002.04 is: 342,231.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,956.26 : 623,678.73 = 248,002.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,956.26/623,678.73 = 248,002.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,956.26x = 623,678.73 × 248,002.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,956.26x = 154,673,597,344.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,673,597,344.61/451,956.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,231.34

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