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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,177.82, 624,013.56 and 248,247.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,177.82, 624,013.56 and 248,247.90 is: 342,586.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,177.82 : 624,013.56 = 248,247.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,177.82/624,013.56 = 248,247.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,177.82x = 624,013.56 × 248,247.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,177.82x = 154,910,055,841.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,910,055,841.52/452,177.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,586.59

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