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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,072.24, 623,860.46 and 248,124.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,072.24, 623,860.46 and 248,124.50 is: 342,412.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,072.24 : 623,860.46 = 248,124.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,072.24/623,860.46 = 248,124.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,072.24x = 623,860.46 × 248,124.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,072.24x = 154,795,064,707.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,795,064,707.27/452,072.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,412.23

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