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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,816.31, 624,889.88 and 248,870.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,816.31, 624,889.88 and 248,870.70 is: 343,443.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,816.31 : 624,889.88 = 248,870.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,816.31/624,889.88 = 248,870.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,816.31x = 624,889.88 × 248,870.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,816.31x = 155,516,780,614.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,516,780,614.16/452,816.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,443.42

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