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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,197.96, 624,041 and 248,267.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,197.96, 624,041 and 248,267.80 is: 342,613.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,197.96 : 624,041 = 248,267.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,197.96/624,041 = 248,267.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,197.96x = 624,041 × 248,267.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,197.96x = 154,929,286,179.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,929,286,179.80/452,197.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,613.85

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