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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,814.81, 624,887.80 and 248,869.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,814.81, 624,887.80 and 248,869.19 is: 343,441.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,814.81 : 624,887.80 = 248,869.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,814.81/624,887.80 = 248,869.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,814.81x = 624,887.80 × 248,869.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,814.81x = 155,515,321,566.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,515,321,566.93/452,814.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,441.34

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