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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,473.29, 624,418.27 and 248,529.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,473.29, 624,418.27 and 248,529.01 is: 342,972.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,473.29 : 624,418.27 = 248,529.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,473.29/624,418.27 = 248,529.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,473.29x = 624,418.27 × 248,529.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,473.29x = 155,186,053,457.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,186,053,457.43/452,473.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,972.85

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