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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,225.64, 624,073.98 and 248,285.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,225.64, 624,073.98 and 248,285.46 is: 342,635.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,225.64 : 624,073.98 = 248,285.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,225.64/624,073.98 = 248,285.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,225.64x = 624,073.98 × 248,285.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,225.64x = 154,948,495,198.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,948,495,198.33/452,225.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,635.36

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