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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,477.44, 624,424 and 248,533.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,477.44, 624,424 and 248,533.14 is: 342,978.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,477.44 : 624,424 = 248,533.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,477.44/624,424 = 248,533.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,477.44x = 624,424 × 248,533.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,477.44x = 155,190,057,411.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,190,057,411.36/452,477.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,978.55

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