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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,474.29, 624,419.65 and 248,530.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,474.29, 624,419.65 and 248,530.01 is: 342,974.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,474.29 : 624,419.65 = 248,530.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,474.29/624,419.65 = 248,530.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,474.29x = 624,419.65 × 248,530.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,474.29x = 155,187,021,858.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,187,021,858.70/452,474.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,974.23

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