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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,967.18, 623,712.99 and 248,021.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,967.18, 623,712.99 and 248,021.48 is: 342,268.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,967.18 : 623,712.99 = 248,021.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,967.18/623,712.99 = 248,021.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,967.18x = 623,712.99 × 248,021.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,967.18x = 154,694,218,875.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,694,218,875.03/451,967.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,268.70

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