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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,403.02, 624,291.39 and 248,480.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,403.02, 624,291.39 and 248,480.66 is: 342,889.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,403.02 : 624,291.39 = 248,480.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,403.02/624,291.39 = 248,480.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,403.02x = 624,291.39 × 248,480.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,403.02x = 155,124,333,498.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,124,333,498.06/452,403.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,889.70

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