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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,394.74, 624,280.03 and 248,472.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,394.74, 624,280.03 and 248,472.38 is: 342,878.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,394.74 : 624,280.03 = 248,472.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,394.74/624,280.03 = 248,472.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,394.74x = 624,280.03 × 248,472.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,394.74x = 155,116,345,780.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,116,345,780.09/452,394.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,878.31

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