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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,956.76, 623,679.42 and 248,002.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,956.76, 623,679.42 and 248,002.54 is: 342,232.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,956.76 : 623,679.42 = 248,002.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,956.76/623,679.42 = 248,002.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,956.76x = 623,679.42 × 248,002.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,956.76x = 154,674,080,305.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,674,080,305.73/451,956.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,232.03

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