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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,149.95, 623,932.65 and 248,168.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,149.95, 623,932.65 and 248,168.46 is: 342,453.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,149.95 : 623,932.65 = 248,168.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,149.95/623,932.65 = 248,168.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,149.95x = 623,932.65 × 248,168.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,149.95x = 154,840,403,026.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,840,403,026.37/452,149.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,453.66

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