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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,258.07, 624,117.35 and 248,322.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,258.07, 624,117.35 and 248,322.21 is: 342,685.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,258.07 : 624,117.35 = 248,322.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,258.07/624,117.35 = 248,322.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,258.07x = 624,117.35 × 248,322.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,258.07x = 154,982,197,931.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,982,197,931.71/452,258.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,685.31

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