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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,541.72, 624,517.46 and 248,595.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,541.72, 624,517.46 and 248,595.47 is: 343,067.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,541.72 : 624,517.46 = 248,595.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,541.72/624,517.46 = 248,595.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,541.72x = 624,517.46 × 248,595.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,541.72x = 155,252,211,491.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,252,211,491.91/452,541.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,067.18

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