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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,477.93, 624,424.68 and 248,533.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,477.93, 624,424.68 and 248,533.64 is: 342,979.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,477.93 : 624,424.68 = 248,533.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,477.93/624,424.68 = 248,533.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,477.93x = 624,424.68 × 248,533.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,477.93x = 155,190,538,626.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,190,538,626.24/452,477.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,979.24

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