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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,200.16, 624,037.91 and 248,271.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,200.16, 624,037.91 and 248,271.97 is: 342,616.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,200.16 : 624,037.91 = 248,271.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,200.16/624,037.91 = 248,271.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,200.16x = 624,037.91 × 248,271.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,200.16x = 154,931,121,270.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,931,121,270.38/452,200.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,616.25

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