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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,705.12, 624,731.01 and 248,755.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,705.12, 624,731.01 and 248,755.44 is: 343,281.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,705.12 : 624,731.01 = 248,755.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,705.12/624,731.01 = 248,755.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,705.12x = 624,731.01 × 248,755.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,705.12x = 155,405,238,214.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,405,238,214.13/452,705.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,281.38

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