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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,502.59, 624,425.96 and 248,513.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,502.59, 624,425.96 and 248,513.81 is: 342,933.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,502.59 : 624,425.96 = 248,513.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,502.59/624,425.96 = 248,513.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,502.59x = 624,425.96 × 248,513.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,502.59x = 155,178,471,881.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,178,471,881.66/452,502.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,933.89

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