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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,982.72, 623,741.22 and 248,027.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,982.72, 623,741.22 and 248,027.96 is: 342,281.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,982.72 : 623,741.22 = 248,027.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,982.72/623,741.22 = 248,027.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,982.72x = 623,741.22 × 248,027.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,982.72x = 154,705,259,245.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,705,259,245.81/451,982.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,281.36

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