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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,962.92, 623,707.09 and 248,017.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,962.92, 623,707.09 and 248,017.28 is: 342,262.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,962.92 : 623,707.09 = 248,017.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,962.92/623,707.09 = 248,017.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,962.92x = 623,707.09 × 248,017.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,962.92x = 154,690,132,239.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,690,132,239.94/451,962.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,262.88

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