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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,981.24, 623,741.77 and 248,051.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,981.24, 623,741.77 and 248,051.14 is: 342,314.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,981.24 : 623,741.77 = 248,051.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,981.24/623,741.77 = 248,051.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,981.24x = 623,741.77 × 248,051.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,981.24x = 154,719,854,465.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,719,854,465.02/451,981.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,314.77

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