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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,468.46, 624,413.96 and 248,538.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,468.46, 624,413.96 and 248,538.22 is: 342,986.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,468.46 : 624,413.96 = 248,538.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,468.46/624,413.96 = 248,538.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,468.46x = 624,413.96 × 248,538.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,468.46x = 155,190,732,918.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,190,732,918.86/452,468.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,986.86

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