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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,363.12, 624,262.81 and 245,631.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,363.12, 624,262.81 and 245,631.78 is: 338,972.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,363.12 : 624,262.81 = 245,631.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,363.12/624,262.81 = 245,631.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,363.12x = 624,262.81 × 245,631.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,363.12x = 153,338,785,208.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,338,785,208.10/452,363.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,972.78

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