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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,475.43, 624,421.23 and 248,531.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,475.43, 624,421.23 and 248,531.14 is: 342,975.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,475.43 : 624,421.23 = 248,531.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,475.43/624,421.23 = 248,531.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,475.43x = 624,421.23 × 248,531.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,475.43x = 155,188,120,132.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,188,120,132.10/452,475.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,975.79

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