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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,196.06, 624,029.02 and 248,241.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,196.06, 624,029.02 and 248,241.90 is: 342,572.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,196.06 : 624,029.02 = 248,241.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,196.06/624,029.02 = 248,241.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,196.06x = 624,029.02 × 248,241.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,196.06x = 154,910,149,579.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,910,149,579.94/452,196.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,572.98

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