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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,831.27, 624,913.62 and 248,901.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,831.27, 624,913.62 and 248,901.04 is: 343,486.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,831.27 : 624,913.62 = 248,901.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,831.27/624,913.62 = 248,901.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,831.27x = 624,913.62 × 248,901.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,831.27x = 155,541,648,683.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,541,648,683.66/452,831.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,486.99

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