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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,287.20, 624,168.24 and 248,351.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,287.20, 624,168.24 and 248,351.28 is: 342,731.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,287.20 : 624,168.24 = 248,351.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,287.20/624,168.24 = 248,351.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,287.20x = 624,168.24 × 248,351.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,287.20x = 155,012,981,339.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,012,981,339.35/452,287.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,731.30

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