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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,807.79, 624,871.58 and 248,860.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,807.79, 624,871.58 and 248,860.59 is: 343,425.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,807.79 : 624,871.58 = 248,860.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,807.79/624,871.58 = 248,860.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,807.79x = 624,871.58 × 248,860.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,807.79x = 155,505,908,828.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,505,908,828.73/452,807.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,425.87

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