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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,341.77, 624,207.16 and 248,419.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,341.77, 624,207.16 and 248,419.51 is: 342,805.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,341.77 : 624,207.16 = 248,419.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,341.77/624,207.16 = 248,419.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,341.77x = 624,207.16 × 248,419.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,341.77x = 155,065,235,575.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,065,235,575.70/452,341.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,805.48

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