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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,962.54, 623,706.60 and 248,016.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,962.54, 623,706.60 and 248,016.88 is: 342,262.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,962.54 : 623,706.60 = 248,016.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,962.54/623,706.60 = 248,016.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,962.54x = 623,706.60 × 248,016.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,962.54x = 154,689,764,967.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,689,764,967.41/451,962.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,262.36

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