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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,963.74, 623,708.23 and 248,018.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,963.74, 623,708.23 and 248,018.07 is: 342,263.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,963.74 : 623,708.23 = 248,018.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,963.74/623,708.23 = 248,018.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,963.74x = 623,708.23 × 248,018.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,963.74x = 154,690,911,447.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,690,911,447.72/451,963.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,263.99

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