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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,409.17, 624,328.92 and 248,464.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,409.17, 624,328.92 and 248,464.31 is: 342,883.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,409.17 : 624,328.92 = 248,464.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,409.17/624,328.92 = 248,464.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,409.17x = 624,328.92 × 248,464.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,409.17x = 155,123,451,199.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,123,451,199.20/452,409.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,883.09

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