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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,811.14, 624,893.42 and 248,858.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,811.14, 624,893.42 and 248,858.34 is: 343,432.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,811.14 : 624,893.42 = 248,858.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,811.14/624,893.42 = 248,858.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,811.14x = 624,893.42 × 248,858.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,811.14x = 155,509,937,933.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,509,937,933.83/452,811.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,432.23

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