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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,529.12, 624,452.96 and 248,569.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,529.12, 624,452.96 and 248,569.44 is: 343,005.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,529.12 : 624,452.96 = 248,569.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,529.12/624,452.96 = 248,569.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,529.12x = 624,452.96 × 248,569.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,529.12x = 155,219,922,573.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,219,922,573.54/452,529.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,005.38

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