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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,719.71, 624,715.82 and 248,760.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,719.71, 624,715.82 and 248,760.09 is: 343,268.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,719.71 : 624,715.82 = 248,760.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,719.71/624,715.82 = 248,760.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,719.71x = 624,715.82 × 248,760.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,719.71x = 155,404,362,363.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,404,362,363.82/452,719.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,268.38

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