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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,171.30, 623,957.05 and 248,221.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,171.30, 623,957.05 and 248,221.93 is: 342,524.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,171.30 : 623,957.05 = 248,221.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,171.30/623,957.05 = 248,221.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,171.30x = 623,957.05 × 248,221.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,171.30x = 154,879,820,655.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,879,820,655.41/452,171.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,524.66

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