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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,513.08, 624,430.87 and 248,553.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,513.08, 624,430.87 and 248,553.46 is: 342,983.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,513.08 : 624,430.87 = 248,553.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,513.08/624,430.87 = 248,553.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,513.08x = 624,430.87 × 248,553.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,513.08x = 155,204,454,826.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,204,454,826.58/452,513.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,983.36

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