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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,706.89, 624,735.33 and 248,770.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,706.89, 624,735.33 and 248,770.95 is: 343,303.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,706.89 : 624,735.33 = 248,770.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,706.89/624,735.33 = 248,770.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,706.89x = 624,735.33 × 248,770.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,706.89x = 155,416,001,542.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,416,001,542.66/452,706.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,303.81

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