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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,987.05, 623,740.17 and 248,041.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,987.05, 623,740.17 and 248,041.29 is: 342,295.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,987.05 : 623,740.17 = 248,041.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,987.05/623,740.17 = 248,041.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,987.05x = 623,740.17 × 248,041.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,987.05x = 154,713,316,391.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,713,316,391.62/451,987.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,295.91

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