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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,626.23, 624,634.62 and 248,689.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,626.23, 624,634.62 and 248,689.87 is: 343,197.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,626.23 : 624,634.62 = 248,689.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,626.23/624,634.62 = 248,689.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,626.23x = 624,634.62 × 248,689.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,626.23x = 155,340,302,445.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,340,302,445.30/452,626.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,197.75

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