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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,832.27, 624,915 and 248,902.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,832.27, 624,915 and 248,902.04 is: 343,488.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,832.27 : 624,915 = 248,902.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,832.27/624,915 = 248,902.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,832.27x = 624,915 × 248,902.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,832.27x = 155,542,618,326.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,542,618,326.60/452,832.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,488.37

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