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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,832.08, 624,914.73 and 248,901.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,832.08, 624,914.73 and 248,901.86 is: 343,488.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,832.08 : 624,914.73 = 248,901.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,832.08/624,914.73 = 248,901.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,832.08x = 624,914.73 × 248,901.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,832.08x = 155,542,438,638.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,542,438,638.40/452,832.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,488.12

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