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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,453.83, 624,393.82 and 248,523.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,453.83, 624,393.82 and 248,523.63 is: 342,966.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,453.83 : 624,393.82 = 248,523.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,453.83/624,393.82 = 248,523.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,453.83x = 624,393.82 × 248,523.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,453.83x = 155,176,615,267.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,176,615,267.20/452,453.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,966.74

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