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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,809.43, 624,891.99 and 248,867.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,809.43, 624,891.99 and 248,867.59 is: 343,445.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,809.43 : 624,891.99 = 248,867.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,809.43/624,891.99 = 248,867.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,809.43x = 624,891.99 × 248,867.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,809.43x = 155,515,363,561.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,515,363,561.60/452,809.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,445.51

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