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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,259.57, 624,119.43 and 248,323.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,259.57, 624,119.43 and 248,323.71 is: 342,687.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,259.57 : 624,119.43 = 248,323.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,259.57/624,119.43 = 248,323.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,259.57x = 624,119.43 × 248,323.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,259.57x = 154,983,652,340.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,983,652,340.69/452,259.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,687.39

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