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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,123.88, 623,942.16 and 248,195.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,123.88, 623,942.16 and 248,195.04 is: 342,515.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,123.88 : 623,942.16 = 248,195.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,123.88/623,942.16 = 248,195.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,123.88x = 623,942.16 × 248,195.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,123.88x = 154,859,349,358.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,859,349,358.89/452,123.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,515.31

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