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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,043.32, 623,827.70 and 248,113.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,043.32, 623,827.70 and 248,113.32 is: 342,400.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,043.32 : 623,827.70 = 248,113.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,043.32/623,827.70 = 248,113.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,043.32x = 623,827.70 × 248,113.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,043.32x = 154,779,961,754.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,779,961,754.96/452,043.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,400.73

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