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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,259.07, 624,118.73 and 248,323.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,259.07, 624,118.73 and 248,323.21 is: 342,686.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,259.07 : 624,118.73 = 248,323.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,259.07/624,118.73 = 248,323.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,259.07x = 624,118.73 × 248,323.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,259.07x = 154,983,166,454.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,983,166,454.72/452,259.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,686.70

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