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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,769.35, 624,791.49 and 248,815.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,769.35, 624,791.49 and 248,815.88 is: 343,349.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,769.35 : 624,791.49 = 248,815.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,769.35/624,791.49 = 248,815.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,769.35x = 624,791.49 × 248,815.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,769.35x = 155,458,047,600.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,458,047,600.85/452,769.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,349.32

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