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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,055.32, 623,844.26 and 248,125.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,055.32, 623,844.26 and 248,125.32 is: 342,417.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,055.32 : 623,844.26 = 248,125.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,055.32/623,844.26 = 248,125.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,055.32x = 623,844.26 × 248,125.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,055.32x = 154,791,556,642.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,791,556,642.66/452,055.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,417.29

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