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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,468.49, 624,411.62 and 248,524.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,468.49, 624,411.62 and 248,524.13 is: 342,966.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,468.49 : 624,411.62 = 248,524.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,468.49/624,411.62 = 248,524.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,468.49x = 624,411.62 × 248,524.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,468.49x = 155,181,355,604.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,181,355,604.10/452,468.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,966.11

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