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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,963.89, 623,708.47 and 248,018.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,963.89, 623,708.47 and 248,018.24 is: 342,264.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,963.89 : 623,708.47 = 248,018.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,963.89/623,708.47 = 248,018.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,963.89x = 623,708.47 × 248,018.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,963.89x = 154,691,077,002.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,691,077,002.49/451,963.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,264.24

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