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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,806.51, 624,832.32 and 248,855.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,806.51, 624,832.32 and 248,855.20 is: 343,397.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,806.51 : 624,832.32 = 248,855.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,806.51/624,832.32 = 248,855.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,806.51x = 624,832.32 × 248,855.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,806.51x = 155,492,771,960.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,492,771,960.06/452,806.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,397.83

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