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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,968.93, 623,715.39 and 248,023.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,968.93, 623,715.39 and 248,023.26 is: 342,271.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,968.93 : 623,715.39 = 248,023.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,968.93/623,715.39 = 248,023.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,968.93x = 623,715.39 × 248,023.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,968.93x = 154,695,924,339.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,695,924,339.97/451,968.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,271.15

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