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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,075.36, 623,868.68 and 248,139.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,075.36, 623,868.68 and 248,139.80 is: 342,435.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,075.36 : 623,868.68 = 248,139.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,075.36/623,868.68 = 248,139.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,075.36x = 623,868.68 × 248,139.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,075.36x = 154,806,649,481.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,806,649,481.46/452,075.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,435.49

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