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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,981.87, 623,742.63 and 248,051.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,981.87, 623,742.63 and 248,051.76 is: 342,315.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,981.87 : 623,742.63 = 248,051.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,981.87/623,742.63 = 248,051.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,981.87x = 623,742.63 × 248,051.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,981.87x = 154,720,457,158.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,720,457,158.53/451,981.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,315.63

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