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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,962.74, 623,706.86 and 248,017.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,962.74, 623,706.86 and 248,017.07 is: 342,262.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,962.74 : 623,706.86 = 248,017.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,962.74/623,706.86 = 248,017.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,962.74x = 623,706.86 × 248,017.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,962.74x = 154,689,943,597.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,689,943,597.48/451,962.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,262.61

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