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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,469.49, 624,413 and 248,525.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,469.49, 624,413 and 248,525.13 is: 342,967.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,469.49 : 624,413 = 248,525.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,469.49/624,413 = 248,525.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,469.49x = 624,413 × 248,525.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,469.49x = 155,182,321,998.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,182,321,998.69/452,469.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,967.48

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