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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,051.36, 623,869.17 and 248,136.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,051.36, 623,869.17 and 248,136.82 is: 342,449.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,051.36 : 623,869.17 = 248,136.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,051.36/623,869.17 = 248,136.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,051.36x = 623,869.17 × 248,136.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,051.36x = 154,804,910,380.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,804,910,380.17/452,051.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,449.83

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